Top Rankings
United Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 329 students in United Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public School in United Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,322 Schools
# Students
329 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
United Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,915 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,064 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,915
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,064
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best United Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to United Comm School District?
United Comm School District manages 1 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of United Comm School District?
United Comm School District is ranked #132 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in United Comm School District?
89% of United Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 United Comm School District?
United Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is United Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,064 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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