Top Rankings
Allamakee Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,137 students in Allamakee Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Allamakee Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (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
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,137 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Allamakee Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.8%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,344 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,610
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,344
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Allamakee Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukon Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1059 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
East Campus Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 6th St Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6304
Gr: 3-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Waukon High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1061 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
953 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Gr: PK-2 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allamakee Comm School District?
Allamakee Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,137 students.
What is the rank of Allamakee Comm School District?
Allamakee Comm School District is ranked #48 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allamakee Comm School District?
93% of Allamakee Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allamakee Comm School District?
Allamakee Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Allamakee Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,344 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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