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South Tama County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,368 students in South Tama County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in South Tama County School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,368 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Tama County 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.48
% American Indian
7%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
39%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
46%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,167 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,423 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,167
$18,179
Spending / Student
$18,423
$18,122
Best South Tama County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
South Tama County Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Green
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Gr: 5-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
South Tama County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,368 students.
What is the rank of South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District is ranked #312 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 Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Tama County School District?
46% of South Tama County School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% 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 South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is South Tama County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,423 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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