For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 727 students in Emmetsburg Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
727 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Emmetsburg Comm 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,605 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,206 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,605
$16,596
Spending / Student
$14,206
$16,167
Best Emmetsburg Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Gr: PK-4 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Emmetsburg Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Emmetsburg High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 118:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Emmetsburg Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Emmetsburg Comm School District is ranked #149 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmetsburg Comm School District?
88% of Emmetsburg Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 20:1, 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 $14,206 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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