Top Rankings
Albia Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,123 students in Albia Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Albia Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
5 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,123 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Albia Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,444 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,385 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,444
$16,596
Spending / Student
$15,385
$16,167
Best Albia Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Center
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 N 2nd Street
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: 3-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Albia Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 C Ave E
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: 7-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Albia High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 B Ave East
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
520 South Clinton Street
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: K-2 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Washington Ave E
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Albia, IA 52531
(641) 932-2161
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Albia Comm School District?
Albia Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,123 students.
What is the rank of Albia Comm School District?
Albia Comm School District is ranked #78 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albia Comm School District?
93% of Albia 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 Albia Comm School District?
Albia Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Albia Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,385 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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