For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 477 students in Baxter Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Baxter Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
477 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Baxter Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
33,287 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
455 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
95%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
36
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,744 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,937
$16,406
Spending / Student
$14,744
$15,982
Best Baxter Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baxter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Baxter High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baxter Comm School District?
Baxter Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 477 students.
What is the rank of Baxter Comm School District?
Baxter Comm School District is ranked #193 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter Comm School District?
95% of Baxter Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baxter Comm School District?
Baxter Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Baxter Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,744 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
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