Enrollment
736
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshalltown, IA
B R Miller Middle School
Federal NCES profile for B R Miller Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191872001084
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B R Miller Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Marshalltown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
B R Miller Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B R Miller Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Marshalltown, IA.
School address
District: Marshalltown Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191872001084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How B R Miller Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at B R Miller Middle School
B R Miller Middle School is a large middle school in Marshalltown, Iowa, enrolling 736 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 93% of state schools at 736 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students) and Lenihan Intermediate School (655 students) alongside B R Miller Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How B R Miller Middle School compares
B R Miller Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Iowa - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
White 29.9%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, B R Miller Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshalltown Comm School District, which includes B R Miller Middle School.
$12,166
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How B R Miller Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lenihan Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B R Miller Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about B R Miller Middle School
How many students attend B R Miller Middle School?
B R Miller Middle School has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshalltown, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B R Miller Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at B R Miller Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B R Miller Middle School?
48.8% of students at B R Miller Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B R Miller Middle School?
The largest demographic group at B R Miller Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Marshalltown, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B R Miller Middle School?
B R Miller Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does B R Miller Middle School rank among public schools in Marshalltown?
By Resource Investment Index, B R Miller Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Marshalltown, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshalltown on the city page.
Is B R Miller Middle School a good school?
B R Miller Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marshalltown Comm School District?
Besides B R Miller Middle School, Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students), Lenihan Intermediate School (655 students), and Woodbury Elementary School (387 students). See the Marshalltown Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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