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Fort Madison Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,784 students in Fort Madison Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Fort Madison Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,784 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Madison Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
80%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,777 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,825 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$48 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,777
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$26,825
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Fort Madison Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Gr: 7-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
502 48th Street
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-7252
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-7252
Gr: PK-6 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Madison Comm School District?
Fort Madison Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,784 students.
What is the rank of Fort Madison Comm School District?
Fort Madison Comm School District is ranked #294 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Madison Comm School District?
80% of Fort Madison Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Madison Comm School District?
Fort Madison Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Fort Madison Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,825 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
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