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Griswold 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 420 students in Griswold Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Griswold Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
420 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Griswold Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#117 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.8%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1993–2004. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 1999–2022. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,776 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,707 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,776
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,707
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Griswold Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griswold Middle/high School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Madison St.
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Griswold Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Madison St.
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Griswold Comm School District?
Griswold Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Griswold Comm School District?
Griswold Comm School District is ranked #121 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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 Griswold Comm School District?
95% of Griswold Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Griswold Comm School District?
Griswold Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Griswold Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,707 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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