Fort Madison Community School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 4 public schools in Fort Madison Community School District, serving 1,879 students.
- Public school in Fort Madison Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 77%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 75% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
- The top ranked public schools in Fort Madison Community School District are Fort Madison High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Richardson Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Fort Madison Community School District |
| School District Website | http://www.fmcsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (319)372-7252 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,331 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,879 Students | 502,959 Students |
| # of Teachers | 135 Teachers | 34,416 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Fort Madison Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 75% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 1,877 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 6 Students | 12,686 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 154 Students | 54,715 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 56 Students | 30,903 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 1,542 Students | 382,011 Students |
| % White Students | 82% | 76% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 1,350 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 114 Students | 20,034 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 15 | 22,082 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 191 | 38,262 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 142 | 34,922 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 140 | 36,035 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 144 | 36,661 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 123 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 147 | 37,997 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 131 | 37,591 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 139 | 37,088 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 140 | 36,426 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 134 | 37,703 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 142 | 37,092 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 151 | 36,147 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 140 | 36,946 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 50 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,916 is higher than the state average of $10,550. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,074 is less than the state average of $10,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $25 MM | $7 MM |
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| Spending | $23 MM | $8 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,916 | $10,550 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,074 | $10,645 |
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Fort Madison Community School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Fort Madison High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank: Top 50%2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319)372-1862
Grades: 9-12 | 567 students
- Fort Madison Middle School Math: 67% | Reading: 70%
Rank: Bottom 50%502 48th Street
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319)372-4687
Grades: 4-8 | 680 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank: Top 50%1326 Ave E
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319)372-2896
Grades: K-3 | 300 students
- Richardson Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank: Bottom 50%3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319)372-2765
Grades: PK-3 | 332 students
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