Top Rankings
Storm Lake Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,773 students in Storm Lake Comm 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 Storm Lake Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
2,773 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Storm Lake Comm 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50-54% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#326 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
63%
Graduation Rate
50-54%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.45
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
458 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
16%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,452 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
12%
# Black Students
164 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
378 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
14%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
264 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
10%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
233
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
188
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
277
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,902 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,722 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,902
$16,406
Spending / Student
$17,722
$15,982
Best Storm Lake Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Storm Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Grades: 5-8
| 789 students
Rank: #22.
Storm Lake High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Storm Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Grades: K-4
| 1,019 students
Rank: n/an/a
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Grades: PK-K
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School
Charter School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Grades: 12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Storm Lake Comm School District?
Storm Lake Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,773 students.
What is the rank of Storm Lake Comm School District?
Storm Lake Comm School District is ranked #324 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Storm Lake Comm School District?
52% of Storm Lake Comm School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Storm Lake Comm School District?
Storm Lake Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Storm Lake Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,722 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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