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6.2 avg / 10

Marshalltown Comm School District

School District · Marshalltown, Iowa

Students: 5,177
Teachers (FTE): 364

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

10

6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,686

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

Iowa rank

#194 of 310

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Iowa avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,686

$336 vs Iowa median

District size

5,177 students

Much larger than Iowa median

About Marshalltown Comm School District

Marshalltown Comm School District is a Marshalltown, Iowa school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,177 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $12,686 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Marshalltown Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Anson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Marshalltown Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.9%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Marshalltown Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 57.3%
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ELA Proficiency 55.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Marshalltown Comm School District with test data.

District Details

State
Iowa
City
Marshalltown
Total Enrollment
5,177
Teachers (FTE)
364
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marshalltown Comm School District?

Marshalltown Comm School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Marshalltown Comm School District?

The average composite rating for Marshalltown Comm School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Marshalltown Comm School District?

Marshalltown Comm School District spends $12,686 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Marshalltown Comm School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Marshalltown Comm School District is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Marshalltown Comm School District?

Anson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Marshalltown Comm School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Marshalltown Comm School District?

Across schools in Marshalltown Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Marshalltown Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?

Marshalltown Comm School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
57.3%
ELA Proficiency
55.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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