Top Rankings
North Polk Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,065 students in North Polk Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in North Polk Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 68% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in North Polk Comm School District are North Polk High School, North Polk Middle School and North Polk West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. North Polk Comm School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2,065 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
North Polk Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
15 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,926 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
186
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,088 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,081
$16,392
Spending / Student
$15,088
$15,968
Best North Polk Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Polk High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13930 Ne 6th St
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
North Polk Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
315 Ne 141st Ave.
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
North Polk West Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 W Broadway
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
North Polk Central Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Ne 141st Ave
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Polk Comm School District?
North Polk Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,065 students.
What is the rank of North Polk Comm School District?
North Polk Comm School District is ranked #7 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Polk Comm School District?
93% of North Polk Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Polk Comm School District?
North Polk Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is North Polk Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,088 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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