- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
West Marshall Middle School grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 193108001813 · State Center, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 15.2:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West Marshall Elementary School (412 students)
West Marshall Middle School grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Marshall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Marshall
West Marshall Elementary School
412 students
- West Marshall
West Marshall High School
292 students
- This school
West Marshall Middle School
213 students
What this shows West Marshall Middle School reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Marshall Middle School compares
West Marshall Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,199
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
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.
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
District finance for West Marshall Comm School District reports $11,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~213 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.