For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,485 students in Humboldt Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Humboldt Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
1,485 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Humboldt 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
13%
# Black Students
11 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,272 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
86%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
107
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,074 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,576
$16,361
Spending / Student
$13,074
$15,938
Best Humboldt Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
612 2nd Ave North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Grades: 1-4
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Grades: 5-8
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Humboldt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clyde D Mease Elementary School
Magnet School
23 3rd St No
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Grades: PK-K
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,485 students.
What is the rank of Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District is ranked #111 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt Comm School District?
86% of Humboldt Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Humboldt Comm School District?
Humboldt Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Humboldt Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,074 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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