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#144 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 11% in state

J C Hoglan Elementary School

Elementary School · Marshalltown Comm School District · Marshalltown, IA

A Marshalltown Comm School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2306 S 3rd Ave, Marshalltown, IA 50158

  • Math 74% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.8% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.7% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$12,686
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at J C Hoglan Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

78.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where J C Hoglan Elementary 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fisher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–40.9 mi375Compare →
Anson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–41.2 mi288Compare →
Woodbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–42.2 mi382Compare →
Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–42.5 mi245Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Marshalltown Comm School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 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

J C Hoglan Elementary School is listed in Marshalltown Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About J C Hoglan Elementary School

J C Hoglan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marshalltown, IA, part of Marshalltown Comm School District, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J C Hoglan Elementary School

What grades does J C Hoglan Elementary School serve?

J C Hoglan Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend J C Hoglan Elementary School?

J C Hoglan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J C Hoglan Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at J C Hoglan Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J C Hoglan Elementary School rank in IA?

J C Hoglan Elementary School ranks #144 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is J C Hoglan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

J C Hoglan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 J C Hoglan Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J C Hoglan Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is J C Hoglan Elementary School a charter school?

No, J C Hoglan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is J C Hoglan Elementary School a Title I school?

No, J C Hoglan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J C Hoglan Elementary School?

78.8% of students at J C Hoglan Elementary 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
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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