Central Springs Community School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 4 public schools in Central Springs Community School District, serving 811 students. Central Springs Community School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
- Public schools in Central Springs Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 74% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
- The top ranked public schools in Central Springs Community School District are Central Springs High School, Central Springs Middle School and Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Central Springs Community School District |
| School District Website | http://www.centralsprings.net |
| School District Phone Number | (641) 454-2211 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,330 Schools |
| # of Students | 811 Students | 502,459 Students |
| # of Teachers | 58 Teachers | 34,396 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Central Springs Community School District, which is ranked within the7/, top 50% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 76% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 74% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 1,874 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 12,683 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 27 Students | 54,404 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 11 Students | 30,879 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 751 Students | 381,240 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 76% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 1,350 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 19 Students | 20,029 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 68 | 22,072 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 66 | 38,247 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 59 | 34,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 53 | 36,010 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 54 | 36,631 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 65 | 37,922 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 50 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 58 | 37,546 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 52 | 37,038 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 75 | 36,371 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 45 | 37,643 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 50 | 37,027 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 60 | 36,147 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 56 | 36,946 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $12 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $11 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,374 | 14090 |
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| Spending / Student | $13,152 | 13630 |
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Central Springs Community School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Central Springs High School Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:9/, Top 20%105 S East St10
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Grades: 9-12 | 211 students
- Central Springs Middle School Math: 82% | Reading: 78%
Rank:7/, Top 50%509 N Iowa Ave10
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Grades: 4-8 | 300 students
- Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:6/, Top 50%509 N Iowa Ave10
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Grades: PK-3 | 131 students
- Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%105 S East St10
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Grades: PK-3 | 169 students
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