Top Rankings
Marshall Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,664 students in Marshall Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Marshall Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
2,664 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshall Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
12%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
12%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
53%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,658 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,322
$17,742
Spending / Student
$23,658
$18,463
Best Marshall Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Tiger Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6920
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6920
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 E Southview Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Gr: 2-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Saratoga St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Gr: 5-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Marshall Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Stadium Drive, Suite 2
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Career And Technical Insti
Vocational School
900 N Highway 59
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 929-2633
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 929-2633
Gr: PK | 114 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Gr: PK-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall Public School District?
Marshall Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,664 students.
What is the rank of Marshall Public School District?
Marshall Public School District is ranked #222 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall Public School District?
53% of Marshall Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall Public School District?
Marshall Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Marshall Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,658 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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