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East Buchanan 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 3 public schools serving 567 students in East Buchanan 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 East Buchanan Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (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
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
567 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Buchanan 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
96%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,478 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,004 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,478
$16,596
Spending / Student
$14,004
$16,167
Best East Buchanan Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3660
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3660
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
East Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Gr: 7-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
East Buchanan High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Buchanan Comm School District?
East Buchanan Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 567 students.
What is the rank of East Buchanan Comm School District?
East Buchanan Comm School District is ranked #193 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 East Buchanan Comm School District?
96% of East Buchanan Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Buchanan Comm School District?
East Buchanan Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is East Buchanan Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,004 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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