Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Martensdale, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 275 students. The school is part of the Martensdale-St Marys Community School District, which is ranked 77 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 96.3% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 77.3%. In Mathematics, the school had 81.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 65.7%. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 76.1% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.5%. Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 14.0 over the past three school years, which is lower than nearby schools like Walnut Creek Campus and Valley High School.

Compared to nearby schools, Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School has a significantly lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.55% to 22.92% over the past three school years, compared to 68.71% at Walnut Creek Campus and 75.7% at Lincoln High School. The school's academic performance also stands out, with Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School consistently outperforming nearby schools in ISASP test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 390 Burlington
       Martensdale, IA  50160


(641) 764-2486

District: Martensdale-St Marys Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,788 Help


Feeder schools for Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Martensdale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
4.7%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.5% Help


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Compare Details Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 70.6% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 59.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (4.7%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School is $13,788.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School 99th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School 136th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Martensdale-St Marys Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Martensdale-St Marys Community School District 77th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 38.46 255th 349 26.9%
2013 47.94 215th 350 38.6%
2014 47.95 198th 337 41.2%
2015 76.04 51st 349 85.4%
2016 66.18 102nd 343 70.3%
2017 41.99 223rd 327 31.8%
2018 36.45 234th 318 26.4%
2019 46.91 207th 342 39.5%
2021 58.84 139th 324 57.1%
2022 36.43 243rd 337 27.9%
2023 61.56 135th 334 59.6%
2024 68.37 99th 337 70.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 53.60 200th 351 43.0%
2013 41.63 260th 351 25.9%
2014 54.54 169th 322 47.5%
2015 74.98 74th 324 77.2%
2016 10.41 298th 320 6.9%
2017 29.90 262nd 325 19.4%
2018 46.49 208th 320 35.0%
2019 48.76 188th 327 42.5%
2021 31.01 258th 327 21.1%
2022 25.52 271st 332 18.4%
2023 21.83 289th 336 14.0%
2024 61.99 136th 338 59.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 252 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 258
1989 234 1 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 240
1990 233 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 239
1991 233 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 236
1992 232 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1993 240 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 251 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 254
1995 246 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1996 246 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1997 241 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1998 265 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1999 249 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2000 239 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2001 252 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 262 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 262 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 246 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2005 227 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 235
2006 224 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2007 234 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2008 232 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 269 1 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2010 246 1 2 3 1 0 2 0 255
2011 231 0 2 6 1 0 1 0 241
2012 235 0 2 4 1 0 2 0 244
2013 238 2 2 7 2 0 3 0 254
2014 239 1 1 9 0 0 4 0 254
2015 242 2 2 11 0 0 5 0 262
2016 259 3 0 8 1 0 3 0 274
2017 259 1 1 10 1 0 2 0 274
2018 245 1 1 9 1 0 2 0 259
2019 245 1 1 8 1 1 1 0 258
2020 230 1 2 9 0 1 1 0 244
2021 233 3 3 11 0 0 1 0 251
2022 221 2 1 13 0 0 3 0 240
2023 253 5 0 13 0 0 3 1 275

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 258 19.0 13.5 24.8
1989 240 1.9 126.3 9.2
1990 239 19.0 12.5 0
1991 236 19.0 12.4 5.9
1992 235 21.0 11.1 10.6
1993 243 20.0 12.2 7
1994 254 19.8 12.8 7.5
1995 249 23.0 10.8 9.2
1996 249 23.0 10.8 9.2
1997 243 18.0 13.5 8.6
1998 273 33.0 8.3 9.2
1999 257 19.7 13.0 12.8
2000 246 20.8 11.8 11.8
2001 257 20.4 12.6 11.7
2002 263 24.0 11.0 12.2
2003 263 24.0 11.0 12.2
2004 249 23.7 10.5 13.3
2005 235 24.3 9.7 13.6
2006 230 19.7 11.7 18.7
2007 239 20.8 11.5 15.9
2008 238 19.0 12.5 15.5
2009 278 20.1 13.8 23.4
2010 255 20.4 12.4 24.3
2011 241 20.0 12.0 22.8
2012 244 18.5 13.1 24.6
2013 254 19.1 13.2 24
2014 254 18.7 13.5 25.6
2015 262 20.0 13.1 22.5
2016 274 21.0 13.0 23.7
2017 274 20.2 13.5 17.5
2018 259 19.6 13.2 21.2
2019 258 19.3 13.3 27.9
2020 244 17.9 13.6 23.4
2021 251 17.9 14.0 22.7
2022 240 18.7 12.8 22.9
2023 275 19.7 13.9 22.5

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 Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 258 19.0 13.5 24.8
1989 240 1.9 126.3 9.2
1990 239 19.0 12.5 0
1991 236 19.0 12.4 5.9
1992 235 21.0 11.1 10.6
1993 243 20.0 12.2 7
1994 254 19.8 12.8 7.5
1995 249 23.0 10.8 9.2
1996 249 23.0 10.8 9.2
1997 243 18.0 13.5 8.6
1998 273 33.0 8.3 9.2
1999 257 19.7 13.0 12.8
2000 246 20.8 11.8 11.8
2001 257 20.4 12.6 11.7
2002 263 24.0 11.0 12.2
2003 263 24.0 11.0 12.2
2004 249 23.7 10.5 13.3
2005 235 24.3 9.7 13.6
2006 230 19.7 11.7 18.7
2007 239 20.8 11.5 15.9
2008 238 19.0 12.5 15.5
2009 278 20.1 13.8 23.4
2010 255 20.4 12.4 24.3
2011 241 20.0 12.0 22.8
2012 244 18.5 13.1 24.6
2013 254 19.1 13.2 24
2014 254 18.7 13.5 25.6
2015 262 20.0 13.1 22.5
2016 274 21.0 13.0 23.7
2017 274 20.2 13.5 17.5
2018 259 19.6 13.2 21.2
2019 258 19.3 13.3 27.9
2020 244 17.9 13.6 23.4
2021 251 17.9 14.0 22.7
2022 240 18.7 12.8 22.9
2023 275 19.7 13.9 22.5

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 Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $409 (3.0%) $13,378 (97.0%) $13,788

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 135th of 334 Middle schools
 20.1%
Ranks 188th of 327 High schoolsRanks 289th of 336 High schools
 28.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School)6480.8
 16.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Martensdale-St Marys Community School District)6480.8
 16.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School)7469.2
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Martensdale-St Marys Community School District)7469.2
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School)61.388.6
 27.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Martensdale-St Marys Community School District)61.388.6
 27.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School)77.474.3
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Martensdale-St Marys Community School District)77.474.3
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School)76.668.8
 7.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Martensdale-St Marys Community School District)76.668.8
 7.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School)59.678.1
 18.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Martensdale-St Marys Community School District)59.678.1
 18.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School)71.453.4
 18%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Martensdale-St Marys Community School District)71.453.4
 18%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School)71.450
 21.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Martensdale-St Marys Community School District)71.450
 21.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students258275
 6.6%
African American15
 400%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White245253
 3.3%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%22.5%
 5.4%


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Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School ranks 136th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Martensdale Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School.

Students at Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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