Top Rankings
Glenwood Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,056 students in Glenwood Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Glenwood Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
2,056 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Glenwood Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.45
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
32 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
1,940 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
161
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
166
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,370 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 $12,635 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,370
$16,392
Spending / Student
$12,635
$15,968
Best Glenwood Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
707 Sharp St
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4886
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4886
Grades: 3-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Senior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Grades: PK-2
| 572 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,056 students.
What is the rank of Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Comm School District is ranked #47 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood Comm School District?
94% of Glenwood Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Glenwood Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,635 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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