For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 600 students in New London 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 New London Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
600 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New London 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
88%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,722
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,955
$16,042
Best New London Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Walnut St
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0507
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0507
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
New London Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New London Comm School District?
New London Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 600 students.
What is the rank of New London Comm School District?
New London Comm School District is ranked #258 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.
What is the racial composition of students in New London Comm School District?
88% of New London Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New London Comm School District?
New London Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is New London Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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