Top Rankings
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 822 students in Alta-Aurelia Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Alta-Aurelia Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
822 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
17%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
76%
71%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,350 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 $14,687 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,350
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,687
$16,042
Best Alta-Aurelia Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Main St
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1400
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1400
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Aurelia Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: PK-4
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Alta-aurelia Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: 5-8
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Alta-aurelia High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 South Main Street
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1331
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alta-Aurelia Comm School District?
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 822 students.
What is the rank of Alta-Aurelia Comm School District?
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District is ranked #115 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alta-Aurelia Comm School District?
76% of Alta-Aurelia Comm School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alta-Aurelia Comm School District?
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Alta-Aurelia Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,687 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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