Top Rankings
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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,736 students in Perry Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 51% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,736 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Perry Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#295 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.45
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
864 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
12%
# Black Students
67 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
729 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
42%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
153
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
140
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,560 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,649 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,560
$16,392
Spending / Student
$17,649
$15,968
Best Perry Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #22.
Perry High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry Comm School District?
Perry Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,736 students.
What is the rank of Perry Comm School District?
Perry Comm School District is ranked #293 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
50% of Perry Comm School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Perry Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,649 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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