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Jesup 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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,087 students in Jesup 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 Jesup Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
6 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
1,087 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jesup 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
1,054 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
97%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
90
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
74
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,545 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,884 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,545
$16,406
Spending / Student
$10,884
$15,982
Best Jesup Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesup Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Jesup Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Jesup High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 150th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Triumph Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1348 145th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #66.
Perry #1 Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jesup Comm School District?
Jesup Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,087 students.
What is the rank of Jesup Comm School District?
Jesup Comm School District is ranked #126 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Jesup Comm School District?
97% of Jesup Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jesup Comm School District?
Jesup Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Jesup Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,884 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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