For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 393 students in Glidden-Ralston Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Glidden-Ralston Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
393 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glidden-Ralston 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,224 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,282 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,224
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,282
$16,042
Best Glidden-Ralston Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glidden-ralston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glidden-Ralston Comm School District?
Glidden-Ralston Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 393 students.
What is the rank of Glidden-Ralston Comm School District?
Glidden-Ralston Comm School District is ranked #304 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Glidden-Ralston Comm School District?
94% of Glidden-Ralston Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glidden-Ralston Comm School District?
Glidden-Ralston Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Glidden-Ralston Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,282 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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