Top Rankings
Le Mars Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,227 students in Le Mars 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 Le Mars Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
2,227 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Le Mars 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.45
# American Indian Students
17 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
339 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
12%
# Black Students
118 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
1,600 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
72%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
50 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
164
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
186
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,890 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,027 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,890
$16,392
Spending / Student
$12,027
$15,968
Best Le Mars Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 3rd Ave Se
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4185
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4185
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Kluckhohn Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1338 Central Ave Se
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7064
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7064
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Le Mars High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
921 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
Le Mars Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
977 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7022
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7022
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 2nd Ave Nw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-8121
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-8121
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Individualized Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
940 Lincoln Street Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Le Mars Comm School District?
Le Mars Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,227 students.
What is the rank of Le Mars Comm School District?
Le Mars Comm School District is ranked #116 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 graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Le Mars Comm School District?
72% of Le Mars Comm School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Le Mars Comm School District?
Le Mars Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Le Mars Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,027 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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