Excellent
#106 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 8% in state
Echo Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Linn-mar Comm School District · Marion, IA
A Linn-mar Comm School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Echo Hill Road, Marion, IA 52302
- Math 94% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Echo Hill Elementary score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Echo Hill Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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
$87,463
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Indian Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Westfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–4 | 2.0 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Bowman Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 2.3 mi | 432 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Linn-mar Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Echo Hill Elementary is listed in Linn-Mar Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Echo Hill Elementary
Echo Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Marion, IA, part of Linn-mar Comm School District, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Echo Hill Elementary
What grades does Echo Hill Elementary serve?
Echo Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Echo Hill Elementary?
Echo Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Echo Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Echo Hill Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Echo Hill Elementary rank in IA?
Echo Hill Elementary ranks #106 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Echo Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Echo Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Echo Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Echo Hill Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Echo Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Echo Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Echo Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Echo Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Echo Hill Elementary?
8.1% of students at Echo Hill Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (319) 730-3560
- Area population (ZIP 52302)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 52302; 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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