For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 667 students in Pekin 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 Pekin Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
667 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pekin Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
626 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
46
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,624 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,417 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,624
$16,392
Spending / Student
$15,417
$15,968
Best Pekin Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pekin Comm School District?
Pekin Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 667 students.
What is the rank of Pekin Comm School District?
Pekin Comm School District is ranked #130 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pekin Comm School District?
94% of Pekin Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pekin Comm School District?
Pekin Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pekin Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,417 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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