Serving 667 students in grades 5-6, Lenihan Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lenihan Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lenihan Intermediate School's student population of 667 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lenihan Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenihan Intermediate School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1129 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
52%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
30%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenihan Intermediate School's ranking?
Lenihan Intermediate School is ranked #1129 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lenihan Intermediate School often compared to?
Lenihan Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshalltown High School, J C Hoglan Elementary School, Anson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lenihan Intermediate School?
667 students attend Lenihan Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lenihan Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenihan Intermediate School?
Lenihan Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lenihan Intermediate School offer ?
Lenihan Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lenihan Intermediate School part of?
Lenihan Intermediate School is part of Marshalltown Comm School District.
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