South Tama County School District

1702 Harding Street
Tama, IA 52339-1028
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

South Tama County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,488 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 44% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,488 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

South Tama County 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#322 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Tama County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Tama County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Tama County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Tama County  School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.45
# American Indian Students
137 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
562 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
12%
# Black Students
12 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
674 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
45%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
85
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
103
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
126
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,212 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,383 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Tama County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of South Tama County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,212
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Tama County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,383
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Tama County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Tama County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Tama County High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
South Tama County Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Green
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Grades: 5-8
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
South Tama County Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Grades: PK-4
| 603 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,488 students.
What is the rank of South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District is ranked #322 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Tama County School District?
45% of South Tama County School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $16,383 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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