Top Rankings
Schaller-Crestland Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 285 students in Schaller-Crestland Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Schaller-Crestland Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
285 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Schaller-Crestland Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.1%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
73%
70%
% Hawaiian
6%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,018 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,635 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,018
$18,179
Spending / Student
$21,635
$18,122
Best Schaller-Crestland Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schaller-crestland Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Berwick
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 275-4267
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 275-4267
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 W Main
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 273-5192
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 273-5192
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Schaller-Crestland Comm School District?
Schaller-Crestland Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 285 students.
What is the rank of Schaller-Crestland Comm School District?
Schaller-Crestland Comm School District is ranked #105 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Schaller-Crestland Comm School District?
73% of Schaller-Crestland Comm School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Schaller-Crestland Comm School District?
Schaller-Crestland Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Schaller-Crestland Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,635 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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