For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 623 students in North Mahaska Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in North Mahaska Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
623 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
North Mahaska Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
33,290 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
594 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
95%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
49
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,255 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 $23,551 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 81% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,255
$16,392
Spending / Student
$23,551
$15,968
Best North Mahaska Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mahaska Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2163 135th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2163 135th St
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
Grades: 7-12
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Mahaska Comm School District?
North Mahaska Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 623 students.
What is the rank of North Mahaska Comm School District?
North Mahaska Comm School District is ranked #85 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Mahaska Comm School District?
95% of North Mahaska Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Mahaska Comm School District?
North Mahaska Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is North Mahaska Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,551 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 81% over four school years.
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