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#615 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 31% in state

Marshall High School

High School · Marshall Public School District · Marshall, MN

A high school in Marshall, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.

400 TIGER DR, Marshall, MN 56258

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation15.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$13,569
Chronic Absenteeism5.5%

Students at Marshall High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall High 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated991/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshall), 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

$70,640

Median home value

$210,100

Median rent

$742/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56258; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
9 boys'·12 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Project Search-avera MarshallEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated121.4 mi7Compare →
Hope Academy of Hope HarborPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.6 mi5Compare →
MatecEnrollment path unverified5.35–122.2 mi115Compare →

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.

Marshall Public School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$13,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall High School is listed in MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall High School

Marshall High School is a public high school in Marshall, MN, part of Marshall Public School District, serving approximately 917 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall High School

What grades does Marshall High School serve?

Marshall High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marshall High School?

Marshall High School has an enrollment of approximately 917 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall High School rank in MN?

Marshall High School ranks #615 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Marshall High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Marshall High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marshall High School a charter school?

No, Marshall High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marshall High School a Title I school?

No, Marshall High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall High School?

42.6% of students at Marshall High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
917
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Lyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.5%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 56258)
15,843
Area average commute
11.9 min
Area median age
35.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 56258; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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