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Hamburg 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 191 students in Hamburg Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Hamburg Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
191 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamburg 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#230 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥80%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.6%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
87%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,000 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,780 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,000
$16,596
Spending / Student
$18,780
$16,167
Best Hamburg Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marnie Simons Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamburg Charter High School
Charter School
309 S Street
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamburg Comm School District?
Hamburg Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 191 students.
What is the rank of Hamburg Comm School District?
Hamburg Comm School District is ranked #216 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 Hamburg Comm School District?
87% of Hamburg Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamburg Comm School District?
Hamburg Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Hamburg Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,780 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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