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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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 308 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 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
308 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Melcher-Dallas 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#269 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
97%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,708 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,877 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 91% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,708
$18,179
Spending / Student
$33,877
$18,122
Best Melcher-Dallas Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melcher-dallas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1003 E Park St
Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
(641) 947-3151
Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
(641) 947-3151
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Melcher-dallas High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melcher-Dallas Comm School District?
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 308 students.
What is the rank of Melcher-Dallas Comm School District?
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District is ranked #274 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. 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?
97% of Melcher-Dallas Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 $33,877 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 91% over four school years.
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