Top Rankings
Denver Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,007 students in Denver Comm School District.
Public Schools in Denver Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
1,007 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Denver Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 327 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,350 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 $14,765 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,350
$18,179
Spending / Student
$14,765
$18,122
Best Denver Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Denver Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Franklin Street
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,007 students.
What is the rank of Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District is ranked #1 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 1%) 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 overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denver Comm School District?
96% of Denver Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Denver Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,765 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
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