Marshall School District

1126 E Hwy Ww
Marshall, MO 65340-2139
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Marshall School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,498 students in Marshall School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Marshall School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,498 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marshall School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#505 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
40%
26%
43%
21%
38%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
27%
9%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
49%
67%
% Hawaiian
9%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,750 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,366 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,750
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,366
$14,008

Best Marshall School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
313 E Eastwood
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7100
Gr: 3-4 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 S Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Bueker Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
565 S Odell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
467 S Ellsworth
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-3993
Gr: 3-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
411 N Benton
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-3017
Gr: 5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Saline Co. Career Center
Vocational School
900 W Vest St
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6958
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Gr: K-2 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1126 E Highway Ww
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Gr: PK | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marshall School District?
Marshall School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,498 students.
What is the rank of Marshall School District?
Marshall School District is ranked #508 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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 Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall School District?
49% of Marshall School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall School District?
Marshall School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Marshall School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,366 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,498 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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