Top Rankings
Gmg Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 476 students in Gmg Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Gmg Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
476 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gmg 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 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.1%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,859 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,265 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,859
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,265
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gmg Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gmg Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Gmg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Wallace Avenue
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gmg Comm School District?
Gmg Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 476 students.
What is the rank of Gmg Comm School District?
Gmg Comm School District is ranked #278 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gmg Comm School District?
90% of Gmg Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gmg Comm School District?
Gmg Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Gmg Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,265 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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