Mediapolis Comm School District

725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Mediapolis Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 972 students in Mediapolis Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Mediapolis Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
972 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mediapolis Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 82% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#42 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
80%
68%
82%
70%
82%
63%
(22-23)
82%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,317 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,295 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,317
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,295
$16,042

Best Mediapolis Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mediapolis Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Mediapolis High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Mediapolis Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mediapolis Comm School District?
Mediapolis Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 972 students.
What is the rank of Mediapolis Comm School District?
Mediapolis Comm School District is ranked #47 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mediapolis Comm School District?
92% of Mediapolis Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mediapolis Comm School District?
Mediapolis Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Mediapolis Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,295 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 972 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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