Interstate 35 Comm School District

405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 825 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 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
825 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Interstate 35 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 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#173 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
71%
68%
72%
70%
65-69%
63%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,218 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,498 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,218
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,498
$16,042

Best Interstate 35 Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Interstate 35 Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 E North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Interstate 35 High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Interstate 35 Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Interstate 35 Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 825 students.
What is the rank of Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Interstate 35 Comm School District is ranked #185 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Interstate 35 Comm School District?
95% of Interstate 35 Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 $14,498 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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