Muscatine Comm School District

2900 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,635 students in Muscatine 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 Muscatine Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
4,635 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
313 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Muscatine 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#288 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Muscatine Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muscatine Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muscatine Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Muscatine Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.45
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,363 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
12%
# Black Students
202 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
2,807 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
61%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
206 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
244
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
323
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
308
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
342
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
307
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
280
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
329
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
360
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
377
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
391
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
364
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
343
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,032 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,184 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Muscatine Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$61 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Muscatine Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,032
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Muscatine Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,184
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Muscatine Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Muscatine Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Barry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3211 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 1st Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Muskie Early Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
149 Colorado St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Grades: PK
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Muscatine High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2705 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #66.
Susan Clark Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Grades: 7-8
| 737 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
621 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Grades: K-6
| 442 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Taylor St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Grades: K-6
| 239 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Muscatine Comm School District?
Muscatine Comm School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,635 students.
What is the rank of Muscatine Comm School District?
Muscatine Comm School District is ranked #286 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine Comm School District?
61% of Muscatine Comm School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muscatine Comm School District?
Muscatine Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Muscatine Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,184 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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