Top Rankings
CAM Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,950 students in CAM Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in CAM Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
5 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,950 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
CAM Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 77% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Graduation Rate
77%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.3%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% White
80%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,967 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$9,406
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$5,967
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best CAM Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cam Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 6th St
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2211
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Cam Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Victory Park Rd
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to CAM Comm School District?
CAM Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,950 students.
What is the rank of CAM Comm School District?
CAM Comm School District is ranked #283 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CAM Comm School District?
80% of CAM Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CAM Comm School District?
CAM Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is CAM Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,967 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
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