Top Rankings
Creston Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,384 students in Creston 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 Creston Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
1,384 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Creston Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Creston Comm School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Creston Comm School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/771908000/771908310/creston-comm--school-district-chart-byrCm5x.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Creston Comm School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Creston Comm School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/771908000/771908310/creston-comm--school-district-chart-Fq5KzG.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Creston Comm School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Creston Comm School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_sci_percent/771908000/771908310/creston-comm--school-district-chart-bf8auQ8.png)
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
![This chart displays public school graduation rate of Creston Comm School District and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays public school graduation rate of Creston Comm School District and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/771908000/771908310/creston-comm--school-district-chart-h5lzv1.png)
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
17 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,221 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
88%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
98
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,023 is higher than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,530 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$8,262 MM
![This chart displays total revenue of Creston Comm School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total revenue of Creston Comm School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_total_revenue/771908000/771908310/creston-comm--school-district-chart-9yTau3.png)
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
![This chart displays total spending of Creston Comm School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total spending of Creston Comm School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending/771908000/771908310/creston-comm--school-district-chart-ynL0tE.png)
Revenue / Student
$18,023
$16,406
![This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Creston Comm School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Creston Comm School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_revenue_ratio/771908000/771908310/creston-comm--school-district-chart-llh9YJ.png)
Spending / Student
$15,530
$15,982
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Creston Comm School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Creston Comm School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/771908000/771908310/creston-comm--school-district-chart-oUkgD8.png)
Best Creston Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creston High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Creston Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Grades: 1-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Grades: PK-K
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Creston Comm School District?
Creston Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,384 students.
What is the rank of Creston Comm School District?
Creston Comm School District is ranked #160 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Creston Comm School District?
88% of Creston Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Creston Comm School District?
Creston Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Creston Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,530 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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