What grades does Excelsior Middle School serve?

Excelsior Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Marion area.

Where is Excelsior Middle School located?

Excelsior Middle School is a urban school in Marion, IA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Middle School is 13.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Marion, IA?

Schools in Marion include Excelsior Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Marion area.

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Middle|Marion, Iowa|Linn-Mar Comm School District

Marion, IA 52302

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Oct

Tue

2-Hour Early Dismissal (Conferences for Elem/Int/MS)half_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

2-Hour Early Dismissal (Conferences for Elem/Int/MS)half_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

End of First QuarterEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Professional Day/WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Professional DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Tue

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School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

605

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Linn-Mar Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

26.4%

Phone

(319)447-3130

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

72%

54th percentile in IA

Math Proficiency

71%

62th percentile in IA

Chronic Absenteeism

20.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

44 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1

Near average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

635

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

46.45

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.9

School Resource Officers

0.079999998

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,966

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,173

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,862

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 52%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$233,266

+3.3% 1yr+31.0% 5yr

Cedar Rapids, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.8%

Below 150% poverty line

3.9%

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Uninsured residents

5.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

970

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

913

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

594

Current enrollment

Declining(-37% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Oct 20, 2026

2-Hour Early Dismissal (Conferences for Elem/Int/MS)

half_day

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

2-Hour Early Dismissal (Conferences for Elem/Int/MS)

half_day

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

End of First Quarter

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Linn-Mar Comm School District. Excelsior Middle School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	First Day of School Pre-KDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for pre-K session start details.	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Professional DayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for any schedule changes or early dismissal details.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	2-Hour Early Dismissal (Conferences for Elem/Int/MS)District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	2-Hour Early Dismissal (Conferences for Elem/Int/MS)District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	End of First QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Professional Day/WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Professional DayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for any schedule changes or early dismissal details.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Professional DayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for any schedule changes or early dismissal details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	2-Hour Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	End of Second QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	Professional Day/WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Professional DayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for any schedule changes or early dismissal details.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	2-Hour Early Dismissal (Conferences for Elem/Int/MS)District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	2-Hour Early Dismissal (Conferences for Elem/Int/MS)District-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Professional DayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for any schedule changes or early dismissal details.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	End of Third QuarterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Professional Day/WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Professional Day/WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sun, May 30, 2027	High School GraduationDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for ceremony time and location details.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	2-Hour Early DismissalDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—