Gilbert Comm School District

103 Mathews Dr
Gilbert, IA 50105
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Gilbert Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,642 students in Gilbert Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Gilbert Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 68% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Gilbert Comm School District are Gilbert High School, Gilbert Middle School and Gilbert Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Gilbert Comm School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,642 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Gilbert Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#3 out of 327 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Gilbert Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gilbert Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gilbert Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Gilbert Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.45
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
92 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
19 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,408 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
86%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
53
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
118
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
142
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,504 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,339 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Gilbert Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Gilbert Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,504
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Gilbert Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,339
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Gilbert Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gilbert Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Middle School
Math: 86% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Intermediate School
Math: 90% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 Mathews Dr
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 Rothmoor
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Grades: PK-2
| 369 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gilbert Comm School District?
Gilbert Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,642 students.
What is the rank of Gilbert Comm School District?
Gilbert Comm School District is ranked #3 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert Comm School District?
86% of Gilbert Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilbert Comm School District?
Gilbert Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Gilbert Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,339 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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