Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Marshall Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Marshall Street Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Marshall Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Street Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2084 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
48%
15%
Black
31%
14%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Street Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall Street Elementary School is ranked #2084 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Marshall Street Elementary School often compared to?
Marshall Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul V Fly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Marshall Street Elementary School?
564 students attend Marshall Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Marshall Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Street Elementary School?
Marshall Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshall Street Elementary School offer ?
Marshall Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall Street Elementary School part of?
Marshall Street Elementary School is part of Norristown Area School District.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2015
I was a very skeptical parent at first. Since I've lived in norristown/west norriton the past 5 years, I've heard a lot of negative things about the school district. Suffice to say I was more than a little hesitant to send my son there for kg. I MUST SAY, I WAS SHOCKED AT HOW WELL MY SON'S DID. Marshall St. was especially good. His 1st teacher Mrs Strassburg was the best teacher I have ever met. I look forward to my son starting 1st grade this fall at Marshall St. Keep up the good work, GO NORRISTOWN
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