- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshall, MN
Marshall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271894003715
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Marshall, MN.
School address
District: Marshall Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271894003715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-108 students YoY
Marshall Middle School shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-14.8%).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-108 students YoY 271894003715 · Marshall, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 15.2:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (886 students)
Marshall Middle School shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-14.8%). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Marshall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
886 students
- This school
Marshall Middle School
655 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elementary
524 students
- Park Side Elem
Park Side Elementary
407 students
- Marshall Ec Vo 114
Marshall Ec Voluntary Prek
114 students
- Matec 76
Matec
76 students
What this shows Marshall Middle School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Middle School compares
Marshall Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 16% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Marshall Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Marshall Public School District reports $13,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Side Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Ec Voluntary Prek | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Matec | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Middle School
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has 655 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshall, MN. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), down 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Marshall Middle School?
49.6% of students at Marshall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Middle School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Marshall, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Marshall Middle School rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Marshall, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall Public School District?
Besides Marshall Middle School, Marshall Public School District also operates Marshall High School (886 students), Southview Elementary (524 students), and Park Side Elementary (407 students). See the Marshall Public School District district page for the complete list.