Linn-Mar Community School District

The Linn-Mar Community School District, located in Marion, Iowa, is a public educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Established in 1948, the district has grown to encompass 12 schools, including seven elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

As of the 2022-2023 academic year, the district serves approximately 7,690 students with a staff of over 650 full-time equivalents, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of about 14.84:1.

Educational Institutions

• Elementary Schools: Bowman Woods, Echo Hill, Indian Creek, Linn Grove, Novak, Westfield, and Wilkins Elementary Schools.
• Intermediate Schools: Boulder Peak and Hazel Point Intermediate Schools.
• Middle Schools: Excelsior and Oak Ridge Middle Schools.
• High School: Linn-Mar High School.

The district's mission is to inspire learning, unlock potential, and empower achievement among its students. In recent years, Linn-Mar has undertaken rebranding efforts to unify its identity, introducing a new lion mascot and logo that reflect the school's red and black colors.

Academic Performance

Linn-Mar Community School District is recognized for its strong academic performance. The district boasts a graduation rate of 96%, placing it in the top 5% of Iowa school districts.

Additionally, 74% of students are proficient in math, and 75% in reading, surpassing state averages.

Recent Developments

In March 2024, the district announced plans to cut 50 full-time staff positions for the 2024-2025 school year. This decision was driven by financial challenges, including the expiration of COVID-19 relief funding, underfunding from the state legislature, and declining enrollment.

The cuts are expected to affect 19 full-time teaching positions and 31 full-time classified staff positions.

Contact Information

For more information or inquiries, the district can be contacted at:

Linn-Mar Community Schools
3556 Winslow Road
Marion, IA 52302
Phone: (319) 447-3000
Fax: (319) 403-8002

Location

• Marion, IA, USA

The Linn-Mar Community School District remains committed to providing a comprehensive and high-quality education to its diverse student body, fostering an environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.