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Atlantic Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,582 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 14% 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
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,582 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Atlantic 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 90-94% 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
0.26
0.47
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
3 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
1,355 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
86%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
109 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
121
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,260 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,362 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,260
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,362
$16,042
Best Atlantic Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary 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
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Middle 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
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Atlantic High 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
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Schuler Elementary 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
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atlantic Comm School District?
Atlantic Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,582 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic Comm School District?
Atlantic Comm School District is ranked #205 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic Comm School District?
86% of Atlantic Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 $15,362 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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