Top Rankings
Grundy Center Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 743 students in Grundy Center Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Grundy Center Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
743 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grundy Center Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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
#5 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2000–2009. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2005–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% White
92%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,995 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,711 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$12 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,995
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,711
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Grundy Center Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Gr: 5-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Grundy Center High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Grundy Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
903 9th St
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5461
Gr: K-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grundy Center Comm School District?
Grundy Center Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 743 students.
What is the rank of Grundy Center Comm School District?
Grundy Center Comm School District is ranked #8 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy Center Comm School District?
92% of Grundy Center Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grundy Center Comm School District?
Grundy Center Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Grundy Center Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,711 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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