For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 860 students in Interstate 35 Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Interstate 35 Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
860 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Interstate 35 Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
33,287 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
812 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
64
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,517 is higher than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,908 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,517
$16,406
Spending / Student
$13,908
$15,982
Best Interstate 35 Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Interstate 35 Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Grades: 5-8
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Interstate 35 High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 465-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 465-4818
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Interstate 35 Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Interstate 35 Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 860 students.
What is the rank of Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Interstate 35 Comm School District is ranked #175 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Interstate 35 Comm School District?
94% of Interstate 35 Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Interstate 35 Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Interstate 35 Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,908 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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