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Marshalltown Virtual Academy

1002 South 3rd Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158Marshalltown Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
81
Students
Total enrolled
$14,967
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 81 students in grades PK–12 in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,967 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Marshalltown Virtual Academy is a small other in Marshalltown, Iowa, serving grades PK–12 with 81 students. The district invests $14,967 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. About 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Marshalltown Virtual Academy

81
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
58%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution26 male · 55 female
32%
68%
Male 32%Female 68%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility58%
National avg 52% · 47 students
Student Composition
30%
53%
Asian4%
White30%
Hispanic / Latino53%
Black5%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 191872002289

Academic Outcomes at Marshalltown Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 50158

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,967Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,967
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,586
Student Support$2,844
Administration$1,796
Operations$2,245
Other$1,497
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,967 spent per student, an estimated $6,630 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
26%
State government
59.6%
Local (property tax)
25.5%
Federal programs
14.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Fisher Elementary SchoolWoodbury Elementary SchoolFranklin Elementary SchJ C Hoglan Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
B R Miller Middle SchoolLenihan Intermediate School
↓
High School
Marshalltown High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyMarshall County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMarshalltown Comm School District →
Phone: (641)754-1000
NCES ID: 191872002289
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Marshalltown seeking a public 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.

More in Marshalltown Comm School District
High
Marshalltown High School
1,582 students · 09–12
● 41 opp57% FRL
Mid
B R Miller Middle School
782 students · 07–08
● 41 opp58% FRL
Mid
Lenihan Intermediate School
700 students · 05–06
● 41 opp79% FRL
Elem
Fisher Elementary School
376 students · PK–04
● 41 opp69% FRL
Elem
Woodbury Elementary School
366 students · PK–04
● 41 opp82% FRL
Elem
Franklin Elementary Sch
361 students · PK–04
● 41 opp78% FRL
Elem
J C Hoglan Elementary School
304 students · PK–04
● 41 opp78% FRL
Elem
Anson Elementary School
275 students · PK–04
● 41 opp88% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1002 South 3rd Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.