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Marshalltown High School

Public Grades 9-12

300^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 12% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Marshalltown High School is a public high school located in Marshalltown, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,613 students. The school is part of the Marshalltown Community School District, which is ranked 294 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marshalltown High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Iowa high schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 277 and 302 out of 320-340 schools. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating it is performing significantly below the state average. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 73.4% and 88.3% over the past few years, with the most recent rate at 87.5% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average of around 90% or higher. Marshalltown High School has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.6% to 49.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average of 10-15%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Baxter High School, Choice Charter School, South Tama County High School, BCLUW High School, and GMG Secondary School, Marshalltown High School's performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, test scores, and lower rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility. The school's performance is also lower than the Marshalltown Virtual Academy, which is part of the same school district.

1,629

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,964

Per pupil spending ?

72.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158

(641) 754-1130

District: Marshalltown Community School District

Feeder schools for Marshalltown High School:

Elementary:	Anson Elementary School
	Fisher Elementary School
	Franklin Elementary School
	J C Hoglan Elementary School
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	Rogers Elementary School
	Woodbury Elementary School
Middle:	B R Miller Middle School
	Lenihan Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.5%

White:

30.4%

Asian:

5.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 11th percentile in 2015 → 12th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (55% vs 69% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Iowa average (75% vs 88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg54%

Iowa avg69%

300^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 12%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

294^th of 313Marshalltown 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	16.5	300 of 340	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.6	299 of 338	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.2	302 of 336	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.7	294 of 332	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.0	294 of 327	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.6	284 of 327	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.2	285 of 320	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	12.8	302 of 325	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	18.8	277 of 320	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.5	287 of 324	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	23.6	273 of 322	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	31.6	293 of 351	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	35.0	278 of 351	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science60%-7 vs state

English Language Arts59%-15 vs state

Mathematics50%-17 vs state

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Schools Near Marshalltown 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
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
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
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
West Marshall High School	Public	9-12	601 3rd Street NW	State Center	50247	Marshall County	West Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 483-2136	292	18	16.5	25.0%	269 (92.1%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (6.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	79.9	33^rd of 340 public high schools	90.3%		73.3	71^st of 338 public high schools	79.0%	38				87.0	92.3	84.3				85.5	75.4	78.6		78.5	$12,821	$116	$12,706
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
Choice Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	607 Center Street	Union	50258	Hardin County	Choice Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(515) 850-2545	257	10	24.6	26.1%	188 (73.2%)	24 (9.3%)	30 (11.7%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12.3	308^th of 340 public high schools	9.4%		7.2	318^th of 338 public high schools	5.9%	10					55.6	63.0					40.0	37.0		47.4
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
Baxter High School	Public	6-12	202 E State	Baxter	50028	Jasper County	Baxter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 227-3103	262	10	26.2	32.8%	242 (92.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	47.4	208^th of 340 public high schools	38.8%		50.6	190^th of 338 public high schools	43.8%	18	72.5	81.0	87.5	73.8	85.7	61.1	60.0	78.0	78.1	71.4	67.9	50.0	75.0	75.0	$19,126	$217	$18,909

Frequently Asked Questions about Marshalltown High School

How many students attend Marshalltown High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,629 students attended Marshalltown High School.

What district is Marshalltown High School in?

Marshalltown Community School District

Is Marshalltown High School a good school?

Marshalltown High School ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Marshalltown High School?

Students at Marshalltown High School are 57% Hispanic, 30% White, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Marshalltown High School?

Marshalltown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anson Elementary School
Elementary : Fisher Elementary School
Elementary : Franklin Elementary School
Elementary : J C Hoglan Elementary School
Elementary : Rogers Elementary School
Elementary : Woodbury Elementary School
Middle : B R Miller Middle School
Middle : Lenihan Intermediate School

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