Top Rankings
Iowa Falls Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,228 students in Iowa Falls Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Iowa Falls Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,228 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Iowa Falls Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.8%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
84%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,836 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,433
$16,596
Spending / Student
$12,836
$16,167
Best Iowa Falls Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Run Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 North St
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6420
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6420
Gr: 2-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Riverbend Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1903 North Taylor
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6440
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Washington Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Gr: PK-1 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Iowa Falls Comm School District?
Iowa Falls Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,228 students.
What is the rank of Iowa Falls Comm School District?
Iowa Falls Comm School District is ranked #162 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa Falls Comm School District?
84% of Iowa Falls Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iowa Falls Comm School District?
Iowa Falls Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Iowa Falls Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,836 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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