Enrollment
213
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · State Center, IA
West Marshall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Marshall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193108001813
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Marshall Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in State Center · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Marshall Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Marshall Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in State Center, IA.
School address
District: West Marshall Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193108001813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Marshall Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Marshall Middle School
West Marshall Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in State Center, Iowa, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Marshall Comm School District spends $10,292 per pupil, 20% below the Iowa average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Marshall Comm School District also operates West Marshall Elementary School (412 students) and West Marshall High School (292 students) alongside West 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 West Marshall Middle School compares
West Marshall 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$10,292
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, West Marshall Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Marshall Comm School District, which includes West Marshall Middle School.
$10,292
Per student
-20%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 49.3%
Federal 7.1%
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 West Marshall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Marshall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Marshall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Marshall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Marshall Middle School
How many students attend West Marshall Middle School?
West Marshall Middle School has 213 students enrolled. It is a middle school in State Center, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Marshall Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Marshall Middle School?
26.7% of students at West Marshall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Marshall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Marshall Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in State Center, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Marshall Middle School?
West Marshall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 West Marshall Middle School rank among public schools in State Center?
By Resource Investment Index, West Marshall Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in State Center, 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 State Center on the city page.
Is West Marshall Middle School a good school?
West Marshall Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 West Marshall Comm School District?
Besides West Marshall Middle School, West Marshall Comm School District also operates West Marshall Elementary School (412 students) and West Marshall High School (292 students). See the West Marshall Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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