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Perry Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,735 students in Perry 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 Perry Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,735 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perry 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 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.1%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
51%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,768 is higher 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 $17,152 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$30 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,768
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,152
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Perry Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Perry High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry Comm School District?
Perry Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,735 students.
What is the rank of Perry Comm School District?
Perry Comm School District is ranked #249 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry Comm School District?
51% of Perry Comm School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry Comm School District?
Perry Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Perry Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,152 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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