Top Rankings
Urbandale Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,182 students in Urbandale Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Urbandale Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
4,182 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
290 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Urbandale Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.45
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
315 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
513 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
331 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
2,770 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
66%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
214
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
299
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
285
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
301
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
281
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
270
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
300
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
276
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
292
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
346
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
317
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
330
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
330
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
341
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,813 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,707
$16,406
Spending / Student
$16,813
$15,982
Best Urbandale Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Valerius Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Rolling Green Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8100 Airline Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5900
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Karen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
Urbandale Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #66.
Urbandale High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #77.
Olmsted Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7110 Prairie Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Urbandale Comm School District?
Urbandale Comm School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,182 students.
What is the rank of Urbandale Comm School District?
Urbandale Comm School District is ranked #162 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale Comm School District?
66% of Urbandale Comm School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Urbandale Comm School District?
Urbandale Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Urbandale Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,813 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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