Very Good
#503 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 25% in state
Marshall Middle School
Middle School · Marshall Public School District · Marshall, MN
A middle school in Marshall, MN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 S SARATOGA ST, Marshall, MN 56258
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshall Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marshall 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marshall Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Middle School
Marshall Middle School is a public middle school in Marshall, MN, part of Marshall Public School District, serving approximately 624 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Middle School
What grades does Marshall Middle School serve?
Marshall Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Middle School rank in MN?
Marshall Middle School ranks #503 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Marshall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marshall Middle School a charter school?
No, Marshall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Middle School a Title I school?
No, Marshall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Middle School?
55.4% of students at Marshall 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.6%
- Phone
- (507) 537-6938
- Area population (ZIP 56258)
- 15,843
- Area average commute
- 11.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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