Top Rankings
Denison Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,292 students in Denison Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Denison Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
2,292 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Denison Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,457 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
12%
# Black Students
67 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
669 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
29%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
172
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
208
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
201
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,343 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,788
$16,392
Spending / Student
$12,343
$15,968
Best Denison Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Grades: 4-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Denison High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #44.
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Grades: PK-3
| 694 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denison Comm School District?
Denison Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,292 students.
What is the rank of Denison Comm School District?
Denison Comm School District is ranked #240 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denison Comm School District?
64% of Denison Comm School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denison Comm School District?
Denison Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Denison Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,343 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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