For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 153 students in Gilman, IA.
The top ranked public school in Gilman, IA is East Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilman, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Gilman have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilman, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Marshall Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Gilman, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 W Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gilman, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Gilman, IA include East Marshall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gilman?
1 public schools are located in Gilman.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilman?
Gilman public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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