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Clarinda Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,084 students in Clarinda Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Clarinda Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,084 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clarinda 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.3%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
90%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,766 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 $13,832 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,766
$18,179
Spending / Student
$13,832
$18,122
Best Clarinda Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarinda High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Gr: 7-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Gr: PK-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarinda Comm School District?
Clarinda Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,084 students.
What is the rank of Clarinda Comm School District?
Clarinda Comm School District is ranked #161 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarinda Comm School District?
90% of Clarinda Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarinda Comm School District?
Clarinda Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Clarinda Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,832 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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