Top Rankings
Algona Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,563 students in Algona 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 Algona Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
5 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
1,563 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Algona 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
6 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,393 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
89%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
132
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,671 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,356 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,671
$16,361
Spending / Student
$14,356
$15,938
Best Algona Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
729 E Kennedy
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Grades: 3-4
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Algona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 5-8
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Algona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Magnet School
124 N Main
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Grades: PK-K
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
121 E North
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Grades: 1-2
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Algona Comm School District?
Algona Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,563 students.
What is the rank of Algona Comm School District?
Algona Comm School District is ranked #144 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Algona Comm School District?
89% of Algona Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Algona Comm School District?
Algona Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Algona Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,356 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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