For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 777 students in Emmetsburg Comm 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 Emmetsburg Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
777 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Emmetsburg Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
703 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
57
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
65
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,472 is higher than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,292 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,472
$16,406
Spending / Student
$13,292
$15,982
Best Emmetsburg Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Grades: PK-4
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Emmetsburg Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Grades: 5-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Emmetsburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Emmetsburg Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 777 students.
What is the rank of Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Emmetsburg Comm School District is ranked #129 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmetsburg Comm School District?
90% of Emmetsburg Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Emmetsburg Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Emmetsburg Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,292 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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