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Hazel Point Intermediate School

453 Echo Hill Road, Marion, IA 52302Linn-Mar Comm School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0506Non-Charter
540
Students
Total enrolled
$14,857
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
8% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 540 students in grades 05–06 in Marion, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,857 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hazel Point Intermediate School is a large middle in Marion, Iowa, serving grades 05–06 with 540 students. The district invests $14,857 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hazel Point Intermediate School

540
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0506) are served by this school
Gender Distribution275 male · 265 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 109 students
Student Composition
13%
70%
Asian13%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 191722002275

Academic Outcomes at Hazel Point Intermediate School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 52302

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,857Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,857
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,537
Student Support$2,823
Administration$1,783
Operations$2,229
Other$1,486
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,857 spent per student, an estimated $6,582 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
41%
State government
50.8%
Local (property tax)
41.4%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location
CountyLinn County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (319)447-3001
NCES ID: 191722002275
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Marion seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
453 Echo Hill Road, Marion, IA 52302
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.