Moravia Comm School District

505 N Trussell St
Moravia, IA 52571
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Moravia 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 355 students in Moravia Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Moravia Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
355 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Moravia 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#247 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
68%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

71%
70%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
63%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
45.3%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.48

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
14%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% White
98%
70%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,431 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,941 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,049 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$9,021 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,431
$18,179

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,941
$18,122

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Moravia Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moravia Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
507 N Trussell Ave
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Moravia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 N Trussell Avenue
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Gr: 6-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Moravia Comm School District?
Moravia Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 355 students.
What is the rank of Moravia Comm School District?
Moravia Comm School District is ranked #238 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 Moravia Comm School District?
98% of Moravia Comm School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moravia Comm School District?
Moravia Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Moravia Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,941 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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