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East Marshall Middle School

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East Marshall Middle School ranks 216 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

216^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 37% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

East Marshall Middle School is a public middle school in Gilman, Iowa, serving 153 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the East Marshall Community School District, which is ranked 194 out of 313 districts in the state.

One of East Marshall Middle School's key strengths is its academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, with 84% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 80.2% and 74.4%, respectively. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.3% in 2021-2022 to 23.4% in 2022-2023, which could negatively impact student learning.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Berg Middle School and B.R. Miller Middle School, East Marshall Middle School generally outperforms them in academic performance. However, the school's spending per student is lower than its peers, at $11,474 compared to $14,159 and $13,953, respectively. This suggests the school may be operating with limited resources, which could impact its ability to provide comprehensive educational programs and support services. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio is higher than nearby schools, ranging from 14.4 to 17.6 students per teacher, which may indicate larger class sizes and less individualized attention for students.

157

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,474

Per pupil spending ?

36.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106

(641) 498-7483

District: East Marshall Community School District

Students who attend East Marshall Middle School usually attend:

High:

East Marshall Senior High School

Feeder schools for East Marshall Middle School:

Elementary:

East Marshall Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 43rd percentile in 2015 → 37th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

!Science scores 10 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg73%

Iowa avg74%

216^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to bottom 37% (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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2022	35.6	419 of 574	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	70.2	156 of 567	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	52.3	321 of 603	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.3	169 of 567	70.2%	★★★★☆
2017	70.9	163 of 574	71.6%	★★★★☆
2016	73.4	137 of 599	77.1%	★★★★☆
2015	71.5	159 of 616	74.2%	★★★★☆
2014	54.8	329 of 603	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	63.9	232 of 624	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.8	324 of 626	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	46.9	216 of 344	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.6	187 of 337	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.1	121 of 334	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.9	169 of 337	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.8	156 of 324	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.6	162 of 342	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.9	62 of 318	80.5%	★★★★☆
2017	73.5	60 of 327	81.7%	★★★★☆
2016	55.6	163 of 343	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.7	199 of 349	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.5	177 of 337	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.4	99 of 350	71.7%	★★★★☆
2012	58.9	136 of 349	61.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts82%+6 vs state

Mathematics70%-3 vs state

Science60%-10 vs state

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Schools Near East Marshall Middle 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 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Marshall Middle School	Public	6-8	225 S Elm	Gilman	50106	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 498-7483	157	11	14.0	36.9%	128 (81.5%)	2 (1.3%)	20 (12.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	46.9	216^th of 344 public middle schools	37.2%		52.6	187^th of 337 public middle schools	44.5%	29		77.8	83.3	84.0		66.7	58.3	84.0		60.0	$11,474	$89	$11,385
Grinnell Community Middle School	Public	5-8	132 East Street S.	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 236-2700	420	32	13.1	34.5%	357 (85.0%)	10 (2.4%)	26 (6.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	51.5	194^th of 344 public middle schools	43.6%		64.6	119^th of 337 public middle schools	64.7%	75	65.7	70.9	78.3	78.8	67.6	76.7	80.4	82.8	65.7	61.6	$12,622	$314	$12,308
Lenihan Intermediate School	Public	5-6	212 W Ingledue St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 754-1160	655	53	12.4	78.3%	178 (27.2%)	28 (4.3%)	369 (56.3%)	48 (7.3%)	6 (0.9%)	7 (1.1%)	19 (2.9%)								(n/a)	49.0	54.8			51.3	66.2			42.6		$13,737	$694	$13,043
South Tama County Middle School	Public	5-8	201 S Green	Toledo	52342	Tama County	South Tama County	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 484-4121	413	30	13.7	62.7%	193 (46.7%)	2 (0.5%)	158 (38.3%)	6 (1.5%)	26 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.8%)	20.9	298^th of 344 public middle schools	13.4%		27.5	276^th of 337 public middle schools	18.1%	22	68.6	64.0	63.4	70.7	58.1	59.0	64.5	63.6	58.1	64.3	$12,641	$379	$12,262
B R Miller Middle School	Public	7-8	125 S 11th St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 754-1110	736	53	13.9	73.0%	220 (29.9%)	24 (3.3%)	407 (55.3%)	42 (5.7%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	31 (4.2%)	9.3	318^th of 344 public middle schools	7.6%		6.3	321^st of 337 public middle schools	4.7%	3			56.2	64.9			53.7	61.2		53.4	$13,953	$450	$13,503
Berg Middle School	Public	5-8	1900 N 5th Ave E	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-7741	790	57	13.9	53.4%	664 (84.1%)	26 (3.3%)	52 (6.6%)	8 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.4%)	23.3	292^nd of 344 public middle schools	15.1%		22.3	289^th of 337 public middle schools	14.2%	3	56.5	63.6	67.9	71.5	52.9	56.0	69.5	68.1	56.2	57.5	$14,159	$320	$13,839

Frequently Asked Questions about East Marshall Middle School

What high school do graduates of East Marshall Middle School attend?

Students who attend East Marshall Middle School usually go on to attend East Marshall Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of East Marshall Middle School?

Students at East Marshall Middle School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend East Marshall Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 157 students attended East Marshall Middle School.

Is East Marshall Middle School a good school?

East Marshall Middle School ranks 216^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is East Marshall Middle School in?

East Marshall Community School District

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