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Dunkerton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 415 students in Dunkerton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Dunkerton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (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
415 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunkerton 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.3%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,959 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,969 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,959
$16,596
Spending / Student
$13,969
$16,167
Best Dunkerton Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunkerton Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dunkerton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(319) 822-4295
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunkerton Comm School District?
Dunkerton Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 415 students.
What is the rank of Dunkerton Comm School District?
Dunkerton Comm School District is ranked #214 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkerton Comm School District?
91% of Dunkerton Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunkerton Comm School District?
Dunkerton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Dunkerton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,969 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
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