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 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,933 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 44% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
2,933 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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
#324 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
63%
Graduation Rate
46%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.3%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
56%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
12%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
12%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,346 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,565 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$46 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,346
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,565
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Storm Lake Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Storm Lake High School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: 2-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Gr: PK | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
5950 90th Avenue
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 213-2110
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 213-2110
Gr: K-1 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Storm Lake Comm School District?
Storm Lake Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,933 students.
What is the rank of Storm Lake Comm School District?
Storm Lake Comm School District is ranked #323 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?
56% of Storm Lake Comm School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 5% 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 $15,565 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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