Best Schools in Marathon, IA
Marathon, IA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,488 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Marathon don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marathon, IA
The top high schools in Marathon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Newell-fonda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marathon, IA
The top middle schools in Marathon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
2. Newell-fonda Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marathon, IA
The top elementary schools in Marathon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert City-truesdale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
2. Sioux Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
3. Newell-fonda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
4. Laurens-marathon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens-marathon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marathon, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marathon, IA has a total population of 430 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marathon, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marathon, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marathon, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marathon, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Marathon, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marathon, IA
How many schools are in Marathon, IA?
Marathon, IA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,488 students in total.
How do schools in Marathon perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Marathon score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Marathon don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marathon?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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