Excellent
#205 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 16% in state
Excelsior Middle School
Middle School · Linn-mar Comm School District · Marion, IA
A Linn-mar Comm School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
3555 N 10th St, Marion, IA 52302
- Math 79% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Excelsior Middle School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Excelsior 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Vernon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Harding Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Cedar Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 133 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Linn-mar Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Excelsior Middle School is listed in Linn-Mar Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Excelsior Middle School
Excelsior Middle School is a public middle school in Marion, IA, part of Linn-mar Comm School District, serving approximately 605 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excelsior Middle School
What grades does Excelsior Middle School serve?
Excelsior Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Excelsior Middle School?
Excelsior Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excelsior Middle School rank in IA?
Excelsior Middle School ranks #205 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Excelsior Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Excelsior Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Excelsior Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excelsior Middle School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Excelsior Middle School a charter school?
No, Excelsior Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Excelsior Middle School a Title I school?
No, Excelsior Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excelsior Middle School?
26.4% of students at Excelsior 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
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (319) 447-3130
- 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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