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#830 of 1,280 schools in IA
East Marshall Middle School
Middle School · East Marshall Comm School District · Gilman, IA
An East Marshall Comm School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO BOX 159 225 S Elm, Gilman, IA 50106
- Math 70% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Marshall Middle School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Marshall 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,711
Median home value
$112,000
Median rent
$650/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East Marshall Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,516NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Marshall Middle School is listed in East Marshall Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Marshall Middle School
East Marshall Middle School is a public middle school in Gilman, IA, part of East Marshall Comm School District, serving approximately 153 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Marshall Middle School
What grades does East Marshall Middle School serve?
East Marshall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Marshall Middle School?
East Marshall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Marshall Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Marshall Middle School rank in IA?
East Marshall Middle School ranks #830 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is East Marshall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Marshall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 East Marshall Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Marshall Middle School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Marshall Middle School a charter school?
No, East Marshall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Marshall Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Marshall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Marshall Middle School?
35.3% of students at East Marshall 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (641) 498-7483
- Area population (ZIP 50106)
- 1,121
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
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 50106; 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
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