Top Rankings
Nevada Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,572 students in Nevada Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Nevada Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,572 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nevada Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
81%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,927 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,468 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,927
$16,596
Spending / Student
$15,468
$16,167
Best Nevada Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
925 H Ave
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Gr: PK-4 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Gr: 5-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Nevada High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nevada Comm School District?
Nevada Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,572 students.
What is the rank of Nevada Comm School District?
Nevada Comm School District is ranked #111 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada Comm School District?
81% of Nevada Comm School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevada Comm School District?
Nevada Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Nevada Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,468 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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