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Mormon Trail 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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 240 students in Mormon Trail 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 Mormon Trail Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
240 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mormon Trail 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#281 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,813 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,417 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,813
$16,468
Spending / Student
$21,417
$16,042
Best Mormon Trail Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mormon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mormon Trail Comm School District?
Mormon Trail Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 240 students.
What is the rank of Mormon Trail Comm School District?
Mormon Trail Comm School District is ranked #265 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 Mormon Trail Comm School District?
95% of Mormon Trail Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mormon Trail Comm School District?
Mormon Trail Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Mormon Trail Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,417 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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