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Linn-Mar High School

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Linn-Mar High School ranks 145 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

145^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 57% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Linn-Mar High School is a public high school located in Marion, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,222 students. The school is part of the Linn-Mar Community School District, which is ranked 98 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Linn-Mar High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for grades 9-11. The school's proficiency rates are generally higher than the Linn-Mar Community School District and the state of Iowa, indicating strong academic achievement. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Linn-Mar High School had 77.7% proficiency in 10th grade English Language Arts, compared to 74.7% for the state. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 94.7% over the past few years, which are above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Linn-Mar High School's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is generally higher than schools like Mount Vernon High School, Prairie High School, and Central City High School. However, some schools like Alburnett Senior High School and Springville Secondary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates comparable to or even exceeding Linn-Mar High School in certain subject areas.

2,229

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,871

Per pupil spending ?

23.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3111 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302

(319) 447-3040

District: Linn-Mar Community School District

Feeder schools for Linn-Mar High School:

Elementary:	Bowman Woods Elementary School
	Echo Hill Elementary
	Indian Creek Elementary School
	Linn Grove Elementary School
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	Novak Elementary School
	Westfield Elementary School
	Wilkins Elementary School
Middle:	Excelsior Middle School
	Oak Ridge Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.3%

African American:

6.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 46th percentile in 2018 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (75% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 57th (2025) from a 46th-percentile low (2018)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Iowa avg69%

145^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

98^th of 313Linn-Mar Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	145 of 340	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.5	109 of 338	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.1	152 of 336	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	174 of 332	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.4	83 of 327	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.6	52 of 327	84.1%	★★★★☆
2018	53.6	174 of 320	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	66.6	113 of 325	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	79.1	50 of 320	84.4%	★★★★☆
2015	75.8	65 of 324	79.9%	★★★★☆
2014	86.0	13 of 322	96.0%	★★★★★
2013	84.4	9 of 351	97.4%	★★★★★
2012	79.4	42 of 351	88.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%+3 vs state

Science74%+7 vs state

Mathematics73%+6 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, March 1, 2021

Generally a terrible school. I withdrew my kids from this school. The school is too big and you often hear, "your kid is one of 2400 students" which of course, means that your kid is not worth their time. Even the principal told me this. There is a pretty good arts program but the athletic program is horrible. Don't let your kids be lost in the crowd here. Close Quote

Schools Near Linn-Mar High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 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
Linn-Mar High School	Public	9-12	3111 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3040	2,229	130	17.1	23.1%	1,657 (74.3%)	151 (6.8%)	136 (6.1%)	130 (5.8%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	129 (5.8%)	61.6	145^th of 340 public high schools	57.4%		66.5	109^th of 338 public high schools	67.8%	36			81.6	77.7	70.8			73.2	76.7	68.8		73.5	$13,871	$299	$13,571
Marion High School	Public	9-12	675 S 15th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9891	735	45	16.2	27.2%	605 (82.3%)	32 (4.4%)	42 (5.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.8%)	51.6	193^rd of 340 public high schools	43.2%		42	233^rd of 338 public high schools	31.1%	40			82.1	72.9	75.4			66.1	63.7	63.7		69.9	$13,802	$140	$13,663
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	2205 Forest DR SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2161	1,182	77	15.2	54.7%	636 (53.8%)	294 (24.9%)	100 (8.5%)	16 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	122 (10.3%)	32.8	267^th of 340 public high schools	21.5%		24.2	283^rd of 338 public high schools	16.3%	16			67.5	73.7	65.6			49.6	62.5	60.0		62.0	$16,333	$764	$15,569
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	4545 Wenig RD NE	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2251	1,648	93	17.7	36.0%	1,174 (71.2%)	159 (9.6%)	126 (7.6%)	46 (2.8%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	132 (8.0%)	47.9	205^th of 340 public high schools	39.7%		53.3	176^th of 338 public high schools	47.9%	29			79.0	74.7	68.3			67.1	67.6	65.1		62.4	$14,742	$564	$14,177
Empowering Excellence Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1800 1st Ave NE # 201	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Charter Organization: Empowering Youths of Iowa	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(319) 451-9243	120	1	120.0	86.7%	32 (26.7%)	61 (50.8%)	8 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (13.3%)								(n/a)
Metro High School	Public	9-12	1212 7th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52401	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3100	288	25	11.3	79.2%	146 (50.7%)	60 (20.8%)	26 (9.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.4%)	46 (16.0%)	0.9	332^nd of 340 public high schools	2.4%		0.1	337^th of 338 public high schools	0.3%	5			42.9	43.8	20.6			17.2	38.2	14.7		35.3	$17,640	$336	$17,305
Alburnett Senior High School	Public	9-12	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	293	19	15.6	7.5%	278 (94.9%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	74.4	62^nd of 340 public high schools	81.8%		78	41^st of 338 public high schools	87.9%	21			86.5	83.8	83.8			74.3	75.7	88.2		72.6	$15,024	$123	$14,901
Springville Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Academy St	Springville	52336	Linn County	Springville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 854-6196	184	16	11.7	23.9%	169 (91.8%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	64.3	125^th of 340 public high schools	63.2%		73.3	70^th of 338 public high schools	79.3%	55	92.3	93.8	82.8	84.8	83.3	88.5	75.0	48.3	72.7	73.3	78.1	81.8	$16,663	$277	$16,386
Thomas Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	1243 20th ST SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2435	1,501	85	17.6	60.5%	736 (49.0%)	424 (28.2%)	172 (11.5%)	23 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.0%)	126 (8.4%)	18.9	296^th of 340 public high schools	12.9%		8.8	315^th of 338 public high schools	6.8%	19			68.1	65.2	57.7			52.6	48.5	44.5		57.6	$15,251	$1,064	$14,187
Prairie High School	Public	9-12	401 76th Ave SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5340	1,766	95	18.5	29.8%	1,243 (70.4%)	225 (12.7%)	123 (7.0%)	27 (1.5%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.8%)	128 (7.2%)	54.9	177^th of 340 public high schools	47.9%		22.6	288^th of 338 public high schools	14.8%	111			79.3	81.4	69.7			69.3	70.6	60.3		71.1	$14,453	$304	$14,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Linn-Mar High School

What district is Linn-Mar High School in?

Linn-Mar Community School District

How many students attend Linn-Mar High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,229 students attended Linn-Mar High School.

What is the racial makeup of Linn-Mar High School?

Students at Linn-Mar High School are 74% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Linn-Mar High School?

Linn-Mar High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowman Woods Elementary School
Elementary : Echo Hill Elementary
Elementary : Indian Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Linn Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Novak Elementary School
Elementary : Westfield Elementary School
Elementary : Wilkins Elementary School
Middle : Excelsior Middle School
Middle : Oak Ridge Middle School

Is Linn-Mar High School a good school?

Linn-Mar High School ranks 145^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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