Top Rankings
Ballard 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,872 students in Ballard 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 Ballard Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
1,872 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ballard 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
#38 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1995–2012. View full 24-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% White
92%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,171 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 $14,131 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$27 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,171
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,131
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Ballard Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballard Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
509 N Main Ave
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2815
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2815
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ballard High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Ballard Drive
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2971
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Ballard East Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 W 4th St
Cambridge, IA 50046
(515) 220-4306
Cambridge, IA 50046
(515) 220-4306
Gr: 3-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
105 E Main St
Slater, IA 50244
(515) 228-3890
Slater, IA 50244
(515) 228-3890
Gr: PK-2 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ballard Comm School District?
Ballard Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,872 students.
What is the rank of Ballard Comm School District?
Ballard Comm School District is ranked #35 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 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ballard Comm School District?
92% of Ballard Comm School District students are White, 5% 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 Ballard Comm School District?
Ballard Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Ballard Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,131 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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