Top Rankings
Denver Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 965 students in Denver Comm School District.
Public Schools in Denver Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
965 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Denver Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 327 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
70%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
930 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
96%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
76
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,686 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,344 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending (20-21)
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$12,686
$16,392
Spending / Student (20-21)
$13,344
$15,968
Best Denver Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
540 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
541 E Eagle
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Franklin Street
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 965 students.
What is the rank of Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District is ranked #1 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denver Comm School District?
96% of Denver Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Denver Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,344 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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