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Marshall Sr. High

High School · Marshall · Marshall, MO

A high school in Marshall, MO where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

805 S MIAMI, Marshall, MO 65340

  • Math 21% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$11,711
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Marshall Sr. High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
55%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall Sr. High 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,163/100K

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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

$56,534

Median home value

$151,700

Median rent

$765/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·52 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prairie View SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.5 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Marshall

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$11,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall Sr. High is listed in MARSHALL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall Sr. High

Marshall Sr. High is a public high school in Marshall, MO, part of Marshall, serving approximately 797 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,547 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall Sr. High

What grades does Marshall Sr. High serve?

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

How many students attend Marshall Sr. High?

Marshall Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Sr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Sr. High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall Sr. High rank in MO?

Marshall Sr. High ranks #1,547 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Marshall Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Sr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Sr. High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marshall Sr. High a charter school?

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

Is Marshall Sr. High a Title I school?

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

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

44.8% of students at Marshall Sr. High 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
797
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Saline County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 65340)
15,977
Area average commute
14.3 min
Area median age
33.3
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 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 65340; 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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