Beattie, located twelve miles east of Marysville, is the only other community with a school. The enrollment of the district is stable at about 1,000 students. Even though the district is a rural setting relying on an agricultural economy, several important employers in Marysville and the surrounding area add to the economic base and provide jobs. These employers include several manufacturing companies, the railroad, and telemarketing. The number of manufacturing jobs is presently increasing.
Available housing is limited, but a new low income apartment complex was recently opened.
More than half the population is stable, having lived in the community for a number of years. A small percentage, about ten percent, is quite mobile. The total education system is composed of two elementary buildings proving a curriculum to meet the needs of the individual child from grades K through 6, a junior high building containing grades 7 and 8 and a comprehensive senior high school offering over fifty units of study. Needed special education services are provided through the Marshall County Special education Cooperative. Basis skill support is provided for elementary students needing extra help in reading and math.