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Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 447 students in Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
447 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.1%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,960 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,195
$16,596
Spending / Student
$13,960
$16,167
Best Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Gr: 6-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cr-b Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2845
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2845
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District?
Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 447 students.
What is the rank of Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District?
Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District is ranked #86 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District?
91% of Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District?
Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,960 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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