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Melcher-Dallas Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 340 students in Melcher-Dallas Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Melcher-Dallas Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
340 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
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
12 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
33,287 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
326 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
96%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
24
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,847 is higher than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,612 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,847
$16,406
Spending / Student
$13,612
$15,982
Best Melcher-Dallas Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melcher-dallas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 E Park St
Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
(641) 947-3151
Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
(641) 947-3151
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Melcher-dallas High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 S Main
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melcher-Dallas Comm School District?
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of Melcher-Dallas Comm School District?
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District is ranked #270 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melcher-Dallas Comm School District?
96% of Melcher-Dallas Comm School District students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melcher-Dallas Comm School District?
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Melcher-Dallas Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,612 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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