Enrollment
655
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Middle School
Marshall Middle School is a large elementary school in Marshall, Minnesota, enrolling 655 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 655 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Marshall Public School District also operates Marshall High School (886 students) and Southview Elementary (524 students) alongside Marshall 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 Marshall Middle School compares
Marshall Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall Public School District, which includes Marshall Middle School.
$13,309
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marshall Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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