AHSTW Comm School District

768 South Maple Street
Avoca, IA 51521
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 765 students in AHSTW 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 AHSTW Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (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 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
765 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

AHSTW 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#156 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of AHSTW Comm   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AHSTW Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AHSTW Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of AHSTW Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of AHSTW Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.47
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
698 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
91%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
46
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
63
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,735 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,329 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart displays total revenue of AHSTW Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart displays total spending of AHSTW Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,735
$16,468
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in AHSTW Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,329
$16,042
This chart displays average spending per public school student in AHSTW Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best AHSTW Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ahstw High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Ahstw Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
768 S Maple St
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: 4-8
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Ahstw Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: PK-3
| 287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to AHSTW Comm School District?
AHSTW Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 765 students.
What is the rank of AHSTW Comm School District?
AHSTW Comm School District is ranked #164 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 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 AHSTW Comm School District?
91% of AHSTW Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of AHSTW Comm School District?
AHSTW Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is AHSTW Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,329 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 765 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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