East Marshall Senior High School

Q: Is East Marshall Senior High School a good school?

East Marshall Senior High School ranks 209 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Marshall Senior High School is a public high school located in Le Grand, Iowa, serving 247 students in grades 9-12 as part of the East Marshall Community School District. The school generally performs better than the state average on English Language Arts tests, with 78.6% of 9th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 74.9%. However, the school's math performance is more mixed, with 10th and 11th graders scoring below the state average in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Grinnell Community Senior High School and BCLUW High School tend to outperform East Marshall Senior High School in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. On the other hand, East Marshall Senior High School generally performs better than lower-ranked schools like South Tama County High School and Marshalltown High School. Over the past several years, East Marshall Senior High School's statewide ranking has been declining, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep pace with other high-performing schools in the state.

While East Marshall Senior High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.98%) compared to some nearby schools, the significant racial and socioeconomic disparities between East Marshall and schools like South Tama County High School and Marshalltown High School suggest potential equity issues that may need to be addressed. Overall, East Marshall Senior High School has some strengths, but also faces challenges in maintaining its statewide ranking and addressing potential equity concerns within its student population and surrounding community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142

(641) 479-2785

District: East Marshall Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
209^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,810

Feeder schools for East Marshall Senior High School:

Elementary:	East Marshall Elementary School
Middle:	East Marshall Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Marshall Senior High School ranks worse than 61.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Marshall Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Marshall Senior High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare East Marshall Senior High School employs 18.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Marshall Senior High School is $15,810.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Marshall Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks East Marshall Senior High School 209^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See East Marshall Senior High School in the ranking list.)

East Marshall Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Marshall Community School District 214^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Marshall Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	35.46	276^th	351	21.4%
2013	68.17	102^nd	351	70.9%
2014	60.13	147^th	322	54.3%
2015	33.65	251^st	324	22.5%
2016	63.83	117^th	320	63.4%
2017	61.44	142^nd	325	56.3%
2018	58.69	151^st	320	52.8%
2019	40.26	227^th	327	30.6%
2021	59.16	136^th	327	58.4%
2022	55.71	160^th	332	51.8%
2023	50.26	187^th	336	44.3%
2024	47.85	209^th	338	38.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

unprepared teachers. poor administration. constant turnover of administration. Close Quote

Enrollment information for East Marshall Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	265	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	268
1994	250	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	252
1995	258	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	262
1996	258	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	262
1997	267	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	267
1998	248	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	250
1999	278	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	282
2000	275	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	278
2001	271	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
2002	222	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	227
2003	222	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	227
2004	238	0	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	244
2005	256	4	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	270
2006	289	4	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	302
2007	315	3	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	328
2008	292	5	4	7	3	n/a	n/a	311
2009	273	4	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	287
2010	274	0	2	5	2	0	0	283
2011	278	2	4	11	3	0	0	298
2012	283	3	2	13	3	0	3	307
2013	283	4	3	11	4	0	3	308
2014	272	5	2	17	4	0	6	306
2015	259	6	1	17	1	0	5	289
2016	258	4	1	17	3	0	7	290
2017	236	0	1	15	3	0	11	266
2018	208	0	1	15	2	0	7	233
2019	200	0	0	15	3	1	9	228
2020	196	3	0	16	1	1	14	231
2021	211	3	0	17	2	0	12	245
2022	223	1	0	16	2	0	10	252
2023	220	0	1	16	2	0	8	247
2024	204	3	1	17	2	0	8	235

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Marshall Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	268	20.4	13.1	17.2
1994	252	18.4	13.7	12.7
1995	262	18.1	14.5	16
1996	262	18.1	14.5	16
1997	267	18.3	14.6	12.7
1998	250	20.4	12.3	16.4
1999	282	19.5	14.5	21.3
2000	278	18.5	15.0	19.4
2001	273	19.1	14.3	20.5
2002	227	21.8	10.4	20.7
2003	227	21.8	10.4	20.7
2004	244	20.0	12.2	22.1
2005	270	20.0	13.5	21.5
2006	302	23.0	13.1	24.5
2007	328	22.8	14.4	23.8
2008	311	24.7	12.6	26.7
2009	287	23.4	12.3	33.8
2010	283	24.0	11.7	33.6
2011	298	24.0	12.4	31.2
2012	307	23.6	13.0	31.6
2013	308	23.7	12.9	31.5
2014	306	22.7	13.4	36.9
2015	289	25.0	11.5	32.5
2016	290	23.0	12.6	32.4
2017	266	22.7	11.6	25.9
2018	233	21.3	10.9	27.9
2019	228	19.9	11.4	31.6
2020	231	16.6	13.8	33.3
2021	245	17.2	14.2	34.7
2022	252	17.0	14.7	28.2
2023	247	13.8	17.8	32
2024	235	18.7	12.5	33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Marshall Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	268	20.4	13.1	17.2
1994	252	18.4	13.7	12.7
1995	262	18.1	14.5	16
1996	262	18.1	14.5	16
1997	267	18.3	14.6	12.7
1998	250	20.4	12.3	16.4
1999	282	19.5	14.5	21.3
2000	278	18.5	15.0	19.4
2001	273	19.1	14.3	20.5
2002	227	21.8	10.4	20.7
2003	227	21.8	10.4	20.7
2004	244	20.0	12.2	22.1
2005	270	20.0	13.5	21.5
2006	302	23.0	13.1	24.5
2007	328	22.8	14.4	23.8
2008	311	24.7	12.6	26.7
2009	287	23.4	12.3	33.8
2010	283	24.0	11.7	33.6
2011	298	24.0	12.4	31.2
2012	307	23.6	13.0	31.6
2013	308	23.7	12.9	31.5
2014	306	22.7	13.4	36.9
2015	289	25.0	11.5	32.5
2016	290	23.0	12.6	32.4
2017	266	22.7	11.6	25.9
2018	233	21.3	10.9	27.9
2019	228	19.9	11.4	31.6
2020	231	16.6	13.8	33.3
2021	245	17.2	14.2	34.7
2022	252	17.0	14.7	28.2
2023	247	13.8	17.8	32
2024	235	18.7	12.5	33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Marshall Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$216 (1.4%)	$15,593 (98.6%)	$15,810

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Marshall Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 227^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 187^th of 336 High schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (East Marshall Senior High School)	63.3	80.3	17%
10th Grade English Language Arts (East Marshall Community School District)	63.3	80.3	17%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (East Marshall Senior High School)	55.1	63.9	8.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (East Marshall Community School District)	55.1	63.9	8.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (East Marshall Senior High School)	82.6	73.6	9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (East Marshall Community School District)	82.6	73.6	9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Marshall Senior High School)	65.2	69.8	4.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Marshall Community School District)	65.2	69.8	4.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	228	247	8.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	15	16	6.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	200	220	10%
Two or More Races	9	8	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.6%	32%	0.4%

Schools Near East Marshall Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Marshall Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 N Franklin	Le Grand	50142	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 479-2785	235	19	12.5	33.2%	204 (86.8%)	3 (1.3%)	17 (7.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	47.8	209^th of 338 public high schools	38.2%		50.3	187^th of 336 public high schools	44.3%	22			78.6	73.8	73.3			80.4	57.4	63.3		53.3	$15,810	$216	$15,593
Marshalltown High School	Public	9-12	1602 S 2nd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 754-1130	1,613	101	15.9	71.9%	492 (30.5%)	45 (2.8%)	926 (57.4%)	85 (5.3%)	12 (0.7%)	12 (0.7%)	40 (2.5%)	17.6	299^th of 338 public high schools	11.5%		14.2	302^nd of 336 public high schools	10.1%	3			60.8	62.8	66.1			45.0	49.1	56.9		42.7	$14,964	$447	$14,517
Marshalltown Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	1002 South 3rd Avenue	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 754-1000	78	2	35.7	75.6%	33 (42.3%)	1 (1.3%)	33 (42.3%)	3 (3.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)	0.6	330^th of 338 public high schools	2.4%		5.8	320^th of 336 public high schools	4.8%	10					33.3					25.0
GMG Secondary School	Public	7-12	306 Park Street	Garwin	50632	Tama County	GMG Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 499-2005	210	20	10.5	43.8%	186 (88.6%)	8 (3.8%)	7 (3.3%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	48.5	203^rd of 338 public high schools	39.9%		54.5	164^th of 336 public high schools	51.2%	39	66.7	81.5	67.6	72.4	83.3	45.5	40.7	50.0	65.5	77.8	63.0	62.1	$14,599	$177	$14,421
South Tama County High School	Public	9-12	1715 Harding St	Tama	52339	Tama County	South Tama County	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 484-4345	448	27	16.5	56.9%	224 (50.0%)	5 (1.1%)	156 (34.8%)	3 (0.7%)	35 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.1%)	18.1	297^th of 338 public high schools	12.1%		11.9	307^th of 336 public high schools	8.6%	10			77.2	54.6	44.7			52.2	56.7	40.4		43.3	$16,283	$413	$15,869
BCLUW High School	Public	9-12	610 East Center Street	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 366-2810	172	17	9.9	27.9%	160 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	71	88^th of 338 public high schools	74.0%		65.3	107^th of 336 public high schools	68.2%	19			87.5	86.0	73.3			72.5	74.4	71.1		81.4	$15,194	$294	$14,900
Grinnell Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	1333 Sunset St	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 236-2720	486	33	14.9	32.1%	433 (89.1%)	11 (2.3%)	26 (5.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	78.4	39^th of 338 public high schools	88.5%		69.8	86^th of 336 public high schools	74.4%	47			86.8	86.8	75.5			77.4	81.0	78.7		81.1	$14,271	$399	$13,871

Frequently Asked Questions about East Marshall Senior High School

What schools feed into East Marshall Senior High School?

East Marshall Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Marshall Elementary School
Middle : East Marshall Middle School

What district is East Marshall Senior High School in?

East Marshall Community School District

How many students attend East Marshall Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended East Marshall Senior High School.

Is East Marshall Senior High School a good school?

East Marshall Senior High School ranks 209^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Marshall Senior High School?

Students at East Marshall Senior High School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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