Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marshall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Marshall Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marshall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
7%
7%
White
69%
70%
Hawaiian
10%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall Elementary School is ranked #1056 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irving Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
323 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Marshall Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marshall Elementary School part of?
Marshall Elementary School is part of Dubuque Comm School District.
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