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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.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,345
$16,392
Spending / Student
$12,866
$15,968
Best Humboldt Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
612 2nd Ave North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Grades: 1-4
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
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
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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