For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,555 students in Atlantic Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Atlantic Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
1,555 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Atlantic Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#203 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
7 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
1,362 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
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:
70
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
130
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,508 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,629 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,508
$16,361
Spending / Student
$15,629
$15,938
Best Atlantic Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Grades: PK-3
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Linn St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Atlantic High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Schuler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East 11th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Grades: 4-5
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atlantic Comm School District?
Atlantic Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,555 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic Comm School District?
Atlantic Comm School District is ranked #206 out of 327 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 Atlantic Comm School District?
88% of Atlantic Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic Comm School District?
Atlantic Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Atlantic Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,629 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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