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Whiting Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 139 students in Whiting Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Whiting Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
139 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whiting 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.48
% American Indian
9%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
66%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,849 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,223 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,849
$16,596
Spending / Student
$23,223
$16,167
Best Whiting Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiting Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whiting Comm School District?
Whiting Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 139 students.
What is the rank of Whiting Comm School District?
Whiting Comm School District is ranked #264 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 Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whiting Comm School District?
66% of Whiting Comm School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whiting Comm School District?
Whiting Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Whiting Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,223 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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