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Galva-Holstein Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 522 students in Galva-Holstein Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Galva-Holstein Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
522 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galva-Holstein 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
#217 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
83%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,444 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,098 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,444
$18,179
Spending / Student
$16,098
$18,122
Best Galva-Holstein Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Noll
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 368-4353
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 368-4353
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ridge View High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Gr: PK-3 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
Galva-Holstein Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 522 students.
What is the rank of Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
Galva-Holstein Comm School District is ranked #230 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
83% of Galva-Holstein Comm School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
Galva-Holstein Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Galva-Holstein Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,098 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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