Top Rankings
South Central Calhoun Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 912 students in South Central Calhoun 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 South Central Calhoun Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
912 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Central Calhoun 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.8%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1997–2021. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,820 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,334 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,820
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,334
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Central Calhoun Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Brower Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Gr: PK-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
South Central Calhoun High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Main St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tonawanda Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Gr: 4-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Central Calhoun Comm School District?
South Central Calhoun Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 912 students.
What is the rank of South Central Calhoun Comm School District?
South Central Calhoun Comm School District is ranked #254 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Central Calhoun Comm School District?
94% of South Central Calhoun Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Central Calhoun Comm School District?
South Central Calhoun Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is South Central Calhoun Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,334 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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