Serving 1,582 students in grades 9-12, Marshalltown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Marshalltown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Marshalltown High School's student population of 1,582 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Marshalltown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshalltown High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
56%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
32%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Marshalltown High School is ranked #1058 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Marshalltown High School often compared to?
Marshalltown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Marshall Senior High School, West Marshall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshalltown High School?
The graduation rate of Marshalltown High School is 81%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Marshalltown High School?
1,582 students attend Marshalltown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Marshalltown High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshalltown High School?
Marshalltown High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshalltown High School offer ?
Marshalltown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshalltown High School part of?
Marshalltown High School is part of Marshalltown Comm School District.
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