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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 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,748 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 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,748 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fort Madison Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
41 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
1,454 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
83%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
127
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,663 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,800 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,663
$16,392
Spending / Student
$14,800
$15,968
Best Fort Madison Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Ave E
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2896
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2896
Grades: K-3
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Madison Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 48th Street
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-4687
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-4687
Grades: 4-8
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Grades: PK-3
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Madison High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Madison Comm School District?
Fort Madison Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,748 students.
What is the rank of Fort Madison Comm School District?
Fort Madison Comm School District is ranked #289 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
83% of Fort Madison Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 $14,800 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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