Top Rankings
Charles City Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,516 students in Charles City Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Charles City Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and 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
1,516 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Charles City 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#289 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.46
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
127 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
1,151 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
76%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
112
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,541 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,032 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,541
$16,361
Spending / Student
$14,032
$15,938
Best Charles City Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Grades: 5-8
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Grades: 3-4
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Charles City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Comet Dr
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Grades: PK-2
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charles City Comm School District?
Charles City Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,516 students.
What is the rank of Charles City Comm School District?
Charles City Comm School District is ranked #294 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charles City Comm School District?
76% of Charles City Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charles City Comm School District?
Charles City Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Charles City Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,032 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
