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Marshalltown Virtual Academy
High School · Marshalltown Comm School District · Marshalltown, IA
A Marshalltown Comm School District high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1002 South 3rd Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- Math 21% vs IA 68% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Marshalltown Virtual Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2022, to 30% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 7 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Marshalltown Virtual Academy 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,613 | 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.
Marshalltown Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Marshalltown Virtual Academy is listed in Marshalltown Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshalltown Virtual Academy
Marshalltown Virtual Academy is a public high school in Marshalltown, IA, part of Marshalltown Comm School District, serving approximately 78 students in grades 7th-12th with a 39:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshalltown Virtual Academy
What grades does Marshalltown Virtual Academy serve?
Marshalltown Virtual Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
Marshalltown Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshalltown Virtual Academy is 39:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshalltown Virtual Academy rank in IA?
Marshalltown Virtual Academy ranks #1,279 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Marshalltown Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshalltown Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.6 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 Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshalltown Virtual Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Marshalltown Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Marshalltown Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshalltown Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Marshalltown Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshalltown Virtual Academy?
75.6% of students at Marshalltown Virtual Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 39:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.3%
- Phone
- (641) 754-1000
- 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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