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North Union Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 300 students in North Union 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 Union Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
300 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Union Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.2%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
90%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,643 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,600 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,643
$16,596
Spending / Student
$24,600
$16,167
Best North Union Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Union Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
308 310th Street
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
North Union High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Union Comm School District?
North Union Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 300 students.
What is the rank of North Union Comm School District?
North Union Comm School District is ranked #73 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Union Comm School District?
90% of North Union Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 North Union Comm School District?
North Union Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is North Union Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,600 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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