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#811 of 1,280 schools in IA

B R Miller Middle School

Middle School · Marshalltown Comm School District · Marshalltown, IA

A Marshalltown Comm School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

125 S 11th St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

  • Math 58% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs IA 78% (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.5% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.6% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-15 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.2 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,686
Chronic Absenteeism40.1%

Students at B R Miller Middle School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
78%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where B R Miller Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,100/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshalltown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,212

Median home value

$130,500

Median rent

$865/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50158; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Marshalltown Comm School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$12,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

B R Miller Middle School is listed in Marshalltown Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About B R Miller Middle School

B R Miller Middle School is a public middle school in Marshalltown, IA, part of Marshalltown Comm School District, serving approximately 734 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #811 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about B R Miller Middle School

What grades does B R Miller Middle School serve?

B R Miller Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend B R Miller Middle School?

B R Miller Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at B R Miller Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at B R Miller Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does B R Miller Middle School rank in IA?

B R Miller Middle School ranks #811 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is B R Miller Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

B R Miller Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at B R Miller Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, B R Miller Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is B R Miller Middle School a charter school?

No, B R Miller Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is B R Miller Middle School a Title I school?

No, B R Miller Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for B R Miller Middle School?

77.4% of students at B R Miller Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
734
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.1%
Area population (ZIP 50158)
31,163
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
37.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50158; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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