Top Rankings
Allamakee Community 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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,151 students in Allamakee Community 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 Community 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,151 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Allamakee Community 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,891 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,754 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,891
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,754
$16,042
Best Allamakee Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allamakee Community School District?
Allamakee Community School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,151 students.
What is the rank of Allamakee Community School District?
Allamakee Community School District is ranked #49 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 Community School District?
94% of Allamakee Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allamakee Community School District?
Allamakee Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Allamakee Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,754 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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