Anson Elementary School vs Marshalltown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 597 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anson Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students
Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students
| Measure | Anson Elementary School Marshalltown, Iowa | Marshalltown High School Marshalltown, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 654 | #299 of 319 |
| National rank | #23226 of 50,301 | #7593 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 286 | 1,629 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 1,629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Marshalltown | Marshalltown |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.7 vs 53.0).
- •Marshalltown High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Marshalltown High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Marshalltown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 83.9%).
- •Anson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.1).
- •Marshalltown High School is the larger school with 1,629 students compared with 286.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anson Elementary School better than Marshalltown High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Anson Elementary School and Marshalltown High School?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Marshalltown and Marshalltown in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anson Elementary School: 286. Marshalltown High School: 1,629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anson Elementary School and Marshalltown High School rank in Iowa?
Anson Elementary School is 589th of 654 and Marshalltown High School is 299th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).