Marshalltown High School

Summary:

Marshalltown High School is a public high school serving 1,582 students in grades 9-12 in Marshalltown, Iowa, which is part of the Marshalltown Community School District. The school has a diverse student population, with 55.5% Hispanic, 31.92% White, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Academically, Marshalltown High School's performance, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), is consistently below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 62.8% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Similarly, only 49.1% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 66%. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years and ranks 299 out of 338 Iowa high schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Baxter High School, BCLUW High School, and West Marshall High School, Marshalltown High School has lower academic performance and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (57.14% in 2022-2023). This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158

(641) 754-1130

District: Marshalltown Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
299^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,964

Feeder schools for Marshalltown High School:

Elementary:	Anson Elementary School
	Fisher Elementary School
	Franklin Elementary School
	J C Hoglan Elementary School
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	Rogers Elementary School
	Woodbury Elementary School
Middle:	B R Miller Middle School
	Lenihan Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 1,582

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.5%

White:

31.9%

Asian:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marshalltown High School ranks worse than 88.5% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marshalltown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshalltown High School is $14,964.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Marshalltown High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Marshalltown High School 299^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Marshalltown High School in the ranking list.)

Marshalltown Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshalltown Community School District 287^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marshalltown High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	35.02	278^th	351	20.8%
2013	31.57	293^rd	351	16.5%
2014	23.61	273^rd	322	15.2%
2015	17.55	287^th	324	11.4%
2016	18.81	277^th	320	13.4%
2017	12.84	302^nd	325	7.1%
2018	21.22	285^th	320	10.9%
2019	22.65	284^th	327	13.1%
2021	16.05	294^th	327	10.1%
2022	17.67	294^th	332	11.4%
2023	14.16	302^nd	336	10.1%
2024	17.56	299^th	338	11.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marshalltown High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1255	14	16	13	1	n/a	n/a	1299
1989	1129	13	14	8	1	n/a	n/a	1165
1990	1461	16	28	12	2	n/a	n/a	1519
1991	1349	16	32	21	2	n/a	n/a	1420
1992	1316	18	34	24	3	n/a	n/a	1395
1993	1322	21	21	24	5	n/a	n/a	1393
1994	1290	21	25	28	8	n/a	n/a	1372
1995	1412	21	24	61	12	n/a	n/a	1530
1996	1412	21	24	61	12	n/a	n/a	1530
1997	1417	13	23	89	8	n/a	n/a	1550
1998	1476	22	28	107	6	n/a	n/a	1639
1999	1416	18	31	123	5	n/a	n/a	1593
2000	1382	28	30	177	8	n/a	n/a	1625
2001	1333	39	30	237	7	n/a	n/a	1646
2002	1257	42	30	301	9	n/a	n/a	1639
2003	1257	42	30	301	9	n/a	n/a	1639
2004	1181	46	39	320	7	n/a	n/a	1593
2005	1096	42	38	311	4	n/a	n/a	1491
2006	1083	42	42	377	3	n/a	n/a	1547
2007	1050	54	39	418	7	n/a	n/a	1568
2008	987	59	39	454	8	n/a	n/a	1547
2009	969	59	37	438	12	n/a	n/a	1515
2010	957	35	27	488	15	4	38	1564
2011	894	39	39	520	15	4	50	1561
2012	850	46	72	559	15	4	52	1598
2013	759	45	89	571	8	2	42	1516
2014	677	44	71	617	8	3	45	1465
2015	668	43	62	628	6	2	42	1451
2016	620	33	43	668	7	1	36	1408
2017	584	49	59	725	6	3	31	1457
2018	588	45	64	749	6	2	32	1486
2019	548	44	65	759	7	3	27	1453
2020	566	46	76	806	7	2	31	1534
2021	532	47	86	832	7	3	31	1538
2022	501	45	94	829	6	2	36	1513
2023	505	39	95	878	10	16	39	1582

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marshalltown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1299	67.6	19.2	9.2
1989	1165	6.9	168.8	9.8
1990	1519	81.7	18.5	10.2
1991	1420	76.1	18.6	11.8
1992	1395	75.0	18.6	11.2
1993	1393	73.3	19.0	12.8
1994	1372	74.0	18.5	15.4
1995	1530	78.4	19.5	12.2
1996	1530	78.4	19.5	12.2
1997	1550	73.5	21.1	17
1998	1639	91.5	17.9	17.2
1999	1593	92.5	17.2	24
2000	1625	95.8	17.0	25.4
2001	1646	97.1	17.0	23.5
2002	1639	97.2	16.9	28.4
2003	1639	97.2	16.9	28.4
2004	1593	94.0	16.9	33.7
2005	1491	81.3	18.3	34.1
2006	1547	85.7	18.1	42.8
2007	1568	84.0	18.7	46
2008	1547	97.0	15.9	45.6
2009	1515	90.3	16.8	47.4
2010	1564	82.2	19.0	51
2011	1561	90.2	17.3	52.7
2012	1598	94.5	16.8	55.5
2013	1516	96.2	15.7	62.2
2014	1465	92.2	15.8	54.1
2015	1451	94.0	15.4	59.6
2016	1408	96.0	14.6	63.8
2017	1457	90.2	16.1	54.3
2018	1486	89.8	16.5	54.7
2019	1453	94.7	15.3	67.3
2020	1534	93.7	16.3	57.5
2021	1538	96.8	15.8	66.7
2022	1513	101.8	14.8	57.6
2023	1582	102.9	15.3	57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marshalltown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1299	67.6	19.2	9.2
1989	1165	6.9	168.8	9.8
1990	1519	81.7	18.5	10.2
1991	1420	76.1	18.6	11.8
1992	1395	75.0	18.6	11.2
1993	1393	73.3	19.0	12.8
1994	1372	74.0	18.5	15.4
1995	1530	78.4	19.5	12.2
1996	1530	78.4	19.5	12.2
1997	1550	73.5	21.1	17
1998	1639	91.5	17.9	17.2
1999	1593	92.5	17.2	24
2000	1625	95.8	17.0	25.4
2001	1646	97.1	17.0	23.5
2002	1639	97.2	16.9	28.4
2003	1639	97.2	16.9	28.4
2004	1593	94.0	16.9	33.7
2005	1491	81.3	18.3	34.1
2006	1547	85.7	18.1	42.8
2007	1568	84.0	18.7	46
2008	1547	97.0	15.9	45.6
2009	1515	90.3	16.8	47.4
2010	1564	82.2	19.0	51
2011	1561	90.2	17.3	52.7
2012	1598	94.5	16.8	55.5
2013	1516	96.2	15.7	62.2
2014	1465	92.2	15.8	54.1
2015	1451	94.0	15.4	59.6
2016	1408	96.0	14.6	63.8
2017	1457	90.2	16.1	54.3
2018	1486	89.8	16.5	54.7
2019	1453	94.7	15.3	67.3
2020	1534	93.7	16.3	57.5
2021	1538	96.8	15.8	66.7
2022	1513	101.8	14.8	57.6
2023	1582	102.9	15.3	57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marshalltown High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$447 (3.0%)	$14,517 (97.0%)	$14,964

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshalltown High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 284^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 302^nd of 336 High schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Marshalltown High School)	64.1	60.8	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Marshalltown Community School District)	64.1	60.6	3.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Marshalltown High School)	55.8	51	4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Marshalltown Community School District)	55.8	51	4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Marshalltown High School)	60.6	57.9	2.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Marshalltown Community School District)	60.6	57.8	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marshalltown High School)	58.8	51.3	7.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marshalltown Community School District)	58.8	50.3	8.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1453	1582	8.9%
African American	44	39	11.4%
American Indian	7	10	42.9%
Asian	65	95	46.2%
Hispanic	759	878	15.7%
Pacific Islander	3	16	433.3%
White	548	505	7.8%
Two or More Races	27	39	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.3%	57.1%	10.2%

Schools Near Marshalltown High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marshalltown High School	Public	9-12	1602 S 2nd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 754-1130	1,582	103	15.3	57.1%	505 (31.9%)	39 (2.5%)	878 (55.5%)	95 (6.0%)	10 (0.6%)	16 (1.0%)	39 (2.5%)	17.6	299^th of 338 public high schools	11.5%		14.2	302^nd of 336 public high schools	10.1%	3				60.8	62.8	66.1				45.0	49.1	56.9		42.7	$14,964	$447	$14,517
Marshalltown Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	1002 South 3rd Avenue	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 754-1000	81	0		58.0%	24 (29.6%)	4 (4.9%)	43 (53.1%)	3 (3.7%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.2%)	0.6	330^th of 338 public high schools	2.4%		5.8	320^th of 336 public high schools	4.8%	10						33.3						25.0
East Marshall Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 N Franklin	Le Grand	50142	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 479-2785	247	14	17.8	32.0%	220 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	47.8	209^th of 338 public high schools	38.2%		50.3	187^th of 336 public high schools	44.3%	22				78.6	73.8	73.3				80.4	57.4	63.3		53.3	$15,810	$216	$15,593
GMG Secondary School	Public	7-12	306 Park Street	Garwin	50632	Tama County	GMG Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 499-2005	211	19	11.1	44.5%	194 (91.9%)	6 (2.8%)	5 (2.4%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.5	203^rd of 338 public high schools	39.9%		54.5	164^th of 336 public high schools	51.2%	39		66.7	81.5	67.6	72.4	83.3		45.5	40.7	50.0	65.5	77.8	63.0	62.1	$14,599	$177	$14,421
West Marshall High School	Public	9-12	601 3rd Street NW	State Center	50247	Marshall County	West Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 483-2136	327	20	16.5	26.9%	299 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	73.3	71^st of 338 public high schools	79.0%		80.4	36^th of 336 public high schools	89.3%	35				92.6	88.3	95.0				79.4	61.0	85.0		59.7	$12,821	$116	$12,706
BCLUW High School	Public	9-12	610 East Center Street	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 366-2810	177	17	10.2	31.1%	164 (92.7%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.4%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	71	88^th of 338 public high schools	74.0%		65.3	107^th of 336 public high schools	68.2%	19				87.5	86.0	73.3				72.5	74.4	71.1		81.4	$15,194	$294	$14,900
Choice Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	607 Center Street	Union	50258	Hardin County	Choice Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 850-2545	86	9	9.8	3.5%	63 (73.3%)	12 (14.0%)	7 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.2	318^th of 338 public high schools	5.9%					(n/a)					66.7	42.1					25.0	10.0		36.8
South Tama County High School	Public	9-12	1715 Harding St	Tama	52339	Tama County	South Tama County	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 484-4345	472	30	15.6	53.8%	230 (48.7%)	4 (0.8%)	163 (34.5%)	2 (0.4%)	50 (10.6%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.7%)	18.1	297^th of 338 public high schools	12.1%		11.9	307^th of 336 public high schools	8.6%	10				77.2	54.6	44.7				52.2	56.7	40.4		43.3	$16,283	$413	$15,869
Baxter High School	Public	6-12	202 E State	Baxter	50028	Jasper County	Baxter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 227-3103	256	11	24.0	30.1%	240 (93.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	50.6	190^th of 338 public high schools	43.8%		59.8	134^th of 336 public high schools	60.1%	56	76.7	90.6	86.0	92.6	80.6	71.1	60.5	75.0	74.4	70.4	66.7	47.4	72.1	58.3	$19,126	$217	$18,909

Frequently Asked Questions about Marshalltown High School

What schools feed into Marshalltown High School?

Marshalltown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anson Elementary School
Elementary : Fisher Elementary School
Elementary : Franklin Elementary School
Elementary : J C Hoglan Elementary School
Elementary : Rogers Elementary School
Elementary : Woodbury Elementary School
Middle : B R Miller Middle School
Middle : Lenihan Intermediate School

Is Marshalltown High School a good school?

Marshalltown High School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Marshalltown High School?

Students at Marshalltown High School are 55% Hispanic, 32% White, 6% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Marshalltown High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,582 students attended Marshalltown High School.

What district is Marshalltown High School in?

Marshalltown Community School District

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