Top Rankings
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,558 students in Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,558 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% White
92%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,419 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,490 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$27 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,419
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,490
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Vinton-shellsburg High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Shellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Tomahawk Trail
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Tilford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-4 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District?
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,558 students.
What is the rank of Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District?
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District is ranked #57 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District?
92% of Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District?
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,490 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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