Remsen-Union Community School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 2 public schools in Remsen-Union Community School District, serving 340 students. Remsen-Union Community School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
- Public schools in Remsen-Union Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 74% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
- The top ranked public schools in Remsen-Union Community School District are Remsen-union Elementary School and Remsen-union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Remsen-Union Community School District |
| School District Website | http://www.mmcruroyals.org |
| School District Phone Number | (712) 786-1101 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,330 Schools |
| # of Students | 340 Students | 502,459 Students |
| # of Teachers | 22 Teachers | 34,396 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Remsen-Union Community School District, which is ranked within the6/, top 50% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 76% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 74% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 1,874 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 12,683 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 23 Students | 54,404 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 30,879 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 6% |
| # of White Students | 304 Students | 381,240 Students |
| % White Students | 89% | 76% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,350 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 9 Students | 20,029 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 22 | 22,072 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 33 | 38,247 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 16 | 34,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 22 | 36,010 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 27 | 36,631 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 22 | 37,922 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 53 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 51 | 37,546 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 51 | 37,038 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 43 | 36,371 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 37,643 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 37,027 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 36,147 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 36,946 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,197 is higher than the state average of 10550. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,924 is higher than the state average of $10,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $5 MM | 7427000 |
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| Spending | $4 MM | 7494000 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,197 | 10550 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,924 | 10645 |
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Remsen-Union Community School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Remsen-union Elementary School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:8/, Top 30%511 Roosevelt St10
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Grades: PK-4 | 142 students
- Remsen-union Middle School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%511 Roosevelt10
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Grades: 5-8 | 198 students
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