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East Marshall Senior High School

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East Marshall Senior High School ranks 124 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 64% of Iowa high schools

Summary

East Marshall Senior High School is a public high school located in Le Grand, Iowa, serving 235 students in grades 9-12 as part of the East Marshall Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 77.1% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 74.7%, and 72.9% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 68% statewide. East Marshall Senior High School also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 94.6% in recent years, generally higher than the state average.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated between 18.9% and 28.2%, these figures are still lower than some nearby schools, such as Marshalltown High School, which had a 21.6% chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-2024. Additionally, East Marshall Senior High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.17% to 33.19% in recent years, which is higher than some neighboring schools but lower than others, such as South Tama County High School (56.92%) and Marshalltown High School (71.85%).

Overall, East Marshall Senior High School appears to be a solid educational institution, with a strong academic foundation and a commitment to student success. While the school faces some challenges, such as higher chronic absenteeism rates and a larger percentage of economically disadvantaged students, it consistently outperforms many of its nearby counterparts in test scores and graduation rates, suggesting a stable and reliable educational environment for its students.

217

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,810

Per pupil spending ?

33.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142

(641) 479-2785

District: East Marshall Community School District

Feeder schools for East Marshall Senior High School:

Elementary:	East Marshall Elementary School
Middle:	East Marshall Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

5.5%

African American:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 23rd percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (76% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Iowa median (64th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Iowa avg69%

124^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 41 pts since 2015

From bottom 23% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

194^th of 313East Marshall 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	64.3	124 of 340	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	209 of 338	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.3	187 of 336	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.7	160 of 332	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.2	136 of 327	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.3	227 of 327	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.7	151 of 320	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.4	142 of 325	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.8	117 of 320	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	33.6	251 of 324	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	60.1	147 of 322	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.2	102 of 351	70.9%	★★★★☆
2012	35.5	276 of 351	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+7 vs state

Science79%+12 vs state

Mathematics70%+3 vs state

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

unprepared teachers. poor administration. constant turnover of administration. Close Quote

Schools Near East Marshall Senior 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
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	217	18	12.1	33.6%	193 (88.9%)	5 (2.3%)	12 (5.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	64.3	124^th of 340 public high schools	63.5%		47.8	209^th of 338 public high schools	38.2%	85			89.1	77.1	75.9			73.9	72.9	63.0		79.2	$15,810	$216	$15,593
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	1,629	102	16.0	72.6%	496 (30.4%)	51 (3.1%)	936 (57.5%)	85 (5.2%)	15 (0.9%)	6 (0.4%)	39 (2.4%)	16.5	300^th of 340 public high schools	11.8%		17.6	299^th of 338 public high schools	11.5%	1			59.6	61.0	54.9			45.3	51.5	52.6		59.7	$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	90	1	166.6	67.8%	38 (42.2%)	1 (1.1%)	41 (45.6%)	2 (2.2%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	0.7	333^rd of 340 public high schools	2.1%		0.6	330^th of 338 public high schools	2.4%	3				45.5	33.3				33.3	8.3		25.0
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	205	19	10.9	51.2%	180 (87.8%)	7 (3.4%)	10 (4.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	43.7	223^rd of 340 public high schools	34.4%		48.5	203^rd of 338 public high schools	39.9%	20	58.8	82.9	78.6	81.3	78.6	57.6	48.6	39.3	50.0	64.3	48.6	68.8	$14,599	$177	$14,421
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	421	25	17.0	55.8%	196 (46.6%)	5 (1.2%)	155 (36.8%)	5 (1.2%)	33 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	24.5	285^th of 340 public high schools	16.2%		18.1	297^th of 338 public high schools	12.1%	12			71.7	75.0	50.9			54.0	57.6	50.0		53.3	$16,283	$413	$15,869
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	172	17	9.9	37.2%	163 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	78.6	39^th of 340 public high schools	88.5%		71	88^th of 338 public high schools	74.0%	49			84.6	85.4	88.1			87.5	75.6	83.3		75.6	$15,194	$294	$14,900
Grinnell Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	1333 Sunset St	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 236-2700	512	30	16.8	31.6%	449 (87.7%)	14 (2.7%)	29 (5.7%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	77.7	45^th of 340 public high schools	86.8%		78.4	39^th of 338 public high schools	88.5%	6			83.8	90.2	84.7			73.8	83.5	80.2		77.4	$14,271	$399	$13,871

Frequently Asked Questions about East Marshall Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of East Marshall Senior High School?

Students at East Marshall Senior High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is East Marshall Senior High School a good school?

East Marshall Senior High School ranks 124^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Marshall Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 217 students attended East Marshall Senior High School.

What schools feed into East Marshall Senior High School?

East Marshall Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Marshall Elementary School
Middle : East Marshall Middle School

What district is East Marshall Senior High School in?

East Marshall Community School District

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