Summary:
The Marshalltown Community School District in Iowa has two middle schools: B R Miller Middle School and Lenihan Intermediate School. Both schools are performing below the state average on various academic measures, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a lack of improvement over time.
According to the data, neither B R Miller Middle School nor Lenihan Intermediate School can be considered standout schools. Both are ranked in the bottom quarter of Iowa middle schools, with 0-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ISASP English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science at both schools is significantly lower than the state average. For example, in 8th grade English Language Arts, B R Miller Middle School had 64.9% proficiency, compared to the state average of 80.2%.
The challenges faced by these middle schools appear to be reflective of broader district-wide issues. The Marshalltown Community School District as a whole is ranked 294th out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Both middle schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, around 77% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The district and its schools need to address these underlying challenges to improve student outcomes.
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