Madrid Comm School District

201 N. Main
Madrid, IA 50156
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 628 students in Madrid 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 Madrid Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
628 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Madrid 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#162 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
72%
68%
72%
70%
65-69%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
18.6%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,014 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,634 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,014
$16,596
Spending / Student
$18,634
$16,167

Best Madrid Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 W 1st St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Madrid Junior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Madrid High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Main St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madrid Comm School District?
Madrid Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 628 students.
What is the rank of Madrid Comm School District?
Madrid Comm School District is ranked #169 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 Madrid Comm School District?
93% of Madrid Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madrid Comm School District?
Madrid Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Madrid Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,634 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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