Top Rankings
Pella Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,325 students in Pella Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Pella Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
5 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
2,325 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pella Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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
#7 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,263 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$52 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,707
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,263
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pella Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pella High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
212 E University St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pella Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Intermediate
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 E 13th St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267
Gr: 4-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 North Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Gr: PK-3 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pella Comm School District?
Pella Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,325 students.
What is the rank of Pella Comm School District?
Pella Comm School District is ranked #7 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pella Comm School District?
87% of Pella Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pella Comm School District?
Pella Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pella Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,263 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
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