Humboldt Comm School District

23 3rd St N
Dakota City, IA 50529
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Humboldt Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,509 students in Humboldt 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 Humboldt Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,509 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Humboldt Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#92 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Humboldt Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Humboldt Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Humboldt Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Humboldt Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
12%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,295 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
86%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
71
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
107
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,345 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,866 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Humboldt Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Humboldt Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,345
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Humboldt Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,866
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Humboldt Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Humboldt Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
612 2nd Ave North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Grades: 1-4
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Humboldt Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Grades: 5-8
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
23 3rd St No
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Grades: PK-K
| 178 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,509 students.
What is the rank of Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District is ranked #101 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt Comm School District?
86% of Humboldt Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Humboldt Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,866 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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