For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,093 students in Red Oak 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 Red Oak Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
1,093 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Red Oak 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#287 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
960 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
88%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
80
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,204 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,526 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,204
$16,406
Spending / Student
$13,526
$15,982
Best Red Oak Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. 2nd Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Red Oak Junior/senior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 7-12
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Inman Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Inman Drive
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Oak Comm School District?
Red Oak Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,093 students.
What is the rank of Red Oak Comm School District?
Red Oak Comm School District is ranked #288 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Oak Comm School District?
88% of Red Oak Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Oak Comm School District?
Red Oak Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Red Oak Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,526 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
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