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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,864 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
2,864 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Storm Lake 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 46% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#326 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)44%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
63%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)46%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
3%
% Hispanic
55%
13%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
13%
71%
% Hawaiian
12%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,159 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,428
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,159
$16,042
Best Storm Lake Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 843 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
| 805 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: 1-4
| 807 students
Rank: n/an/a
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Grades: PK
| 110 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
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
5950 90th Avenue
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 213-2110
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 213-2110
Grades: K
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Storm Lake Comm School District?
Storm Lake Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,864 students.
What is the rank of Storm Lake Comm School District?
Storm Lake Comm School District is ranked #321 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: 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?
55% of Storm Lake Comm School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 4% 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 15:1, 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 $17,159 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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