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Alden Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 159 students in Alden Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public School in Alden Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,320 Schools
# Students
159 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alden 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.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
83%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,000 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,824 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,000
$16,468
Spending / Student
$24,824
$16,042
Best Alden Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Center Street
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alden Comm School District?
Alden Comm School District manages 1 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Alden Comm School District?
Alden Comm School District is ranked #212 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alden Comm School District?
83% of Alden Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alden Comm School District?
Alden Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Alden Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,824 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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