East Marshall Middle School

East Marshall Comm School District
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
157 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
East Marshall Middle School, located in Gilman, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the East Marshall Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its students, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the faculty works to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal responsibility within a small-town, community-focused setting.

The school operates under the identity of the "Mustangs," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community pride that is characteristic of the district. Beyond traditional academics, East Marshall Middle School offers various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests in athletics, arts, and student leadership. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education and a collaborative partnership with local families, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into their secondary education years.
157
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    128 (81.5%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.2%)
  • Black
    2 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: East Marshall Comm School District
Phone: (641)498-7483
Website: http://www.emmustangs.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 56
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 53
Gender Ratio