2025 Compare Cities Education:
Marshalltown, IA vs Marion, IA

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Highlights
- Marion spends 27.2% more per student than Marshalltown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.0% higher in Marion than in Marshalltown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 20.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Marshalltown
 Marshalltown, IAMarion, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.13  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4424573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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