East Mills Community School District

58962 380th Steet
Hastings, IA 51540
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

East Mills Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 443 students in East Mills Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in East Mills Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (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 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
443 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Mills Community School District, which is ranked within the top 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#113 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
73%
68%
78%
70%
70-74%
63%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,939 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,738 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,939
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,738
$16,042

Best East Mills Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mills Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1505 E 15th Street
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8645
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
East Mills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Mills Community School District?
East Mills Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 443 students.
What is the rank of East Mills Community School District?
East Mills Community School District is ranked #113 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Mills Community School District?
91% of East Mills Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Mills Community School District?
East Mills Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is East Mills Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,738 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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