Top Rankings
Oskaloosa Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,091 students in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
2,091 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oskaloosa 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
86%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,328 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 $17,503 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,328
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,503
$16,042
Best Oskaloosa Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oskaloosa Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1704 N 3rd St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Oskaloosa High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1816 N 3rd Extension
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Orchard Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Gr: K-5 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 North 3rd Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8345
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8345
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 670-7700
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 670-7700
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Oskaloosa Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,091 students.
What is the rank of Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Oskaloosa Comm School District is ranked #244 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oskaloosa Comm School District?
86% of Oskaloosa Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Oskaloosa Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Oskaloosa Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,503 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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