Starmont Community School District

3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Starmont Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 565 students in Starmont Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Starmont Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (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 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
565 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Starmont Community 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#215 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
72%
68%
66%
70%
60-64%
63%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,110 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,630 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,110
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,630
$16,042

Best Starmont Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Starmont Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Starmont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Starmont High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Starmont Community School District?
Starmont Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 565 students.
What is the rank of Starmont Community School District?
Starmont Community School District is ranked #219 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Starmont Community School District?
94% of Starmont Community 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 Starmont Community School District?
Starmont Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Starmont Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,630 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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