- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
B R Miller Middle School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 191872001084 · Marshalltown, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 12.9:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshalltown High School (1,629 students)
B R Miller Middle School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
B R Miller Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshalltown H
Marshalltown High School
1,629 students
- This school
B R Miller Middle School
736 students
- Lenihan Interm
Lenihan Intermediate School
655 students
- Woodbury Eleme 387
Woodbury Elementary School
387 students
- Fisher Element 368
Fisher Elementary School
368 students
- Franklin Eleme 358
Franklin Elementary Sch
358 students
What this shows B R Miller Middle School reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How B R Miller Middle School compares
B R Miller Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Marshalltown Comm School District reports $12,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~736 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), down 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.