Top Rankings
Osage Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 988 students in Osage 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 Osage Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
988 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Osage 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2000–2010. View full 20-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2007–2022. View full 21-year historical data
% White
92%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,346 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$13 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,327
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,346
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Osage Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Osage High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Sawyer Drive
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Sawyer
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3127
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3127
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Osage Comm School District?
Osage Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 988 students.
What is the rank of Osage Comm School District?
Osage Comm School District is ranked #126 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Osage Comm School District?
92% of Osage Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Osage Comm School District?
Osage Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Osage Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,346 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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