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South O''brien Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 550 students in South O''brien 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 South O''brien Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
550 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South O''brien 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 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
498 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
91%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
54
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,302 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,325 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$10 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending (20-21)
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$18,302
$16,392
Spending / Student (20-21)
$16,325
$15,968
Best South O''brien Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 3rd St Ne
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-3755
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-3755
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
South O'brien Secondary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 W Groesbeck
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South O''brien Comm School District?
South O''brien Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 550 students.
What is the rank of South O''brien Comm School District?
South O''brien Comm School District is ranked #122 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South O''brien Comm School District?
91% of South O''brien Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South O''brien Comm School District?
South O''brien Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is South O''brien Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,325 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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