For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,303 students in Creston Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Creston Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,303 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Creston 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,702 is higher 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 $16,596 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,702
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,596
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Creston Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creston High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Creston Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Gr: 1-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Gr: PK-K | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Creston Comm School District?
Creston Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,303 students.
What is the rank of Creston Comm School District?
Creston Comm School District is ranked #176 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Creston Comm School District?
88% of Creston Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 $16,596 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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