Top Rankings
College Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,709 students in College 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 College Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
5,709 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
College 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 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.46
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
375 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
712 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
4,065 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
71%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
416 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
247
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
411
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
360
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
406
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
416
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
380
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
425
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
455
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
460
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
423
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
471
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
423
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
420
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,577 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,149 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,577
$16,361
Spending / Student
$15,149
$15,938
Best College Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
278 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Grades: PK-4
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Point
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Grades: 7-9
| 1,324 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Grades: PK-4
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Grades: 10-12
| 1,298 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Grades: PK-4
| 402 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Grades: PK-4
| 467 students
Rank: #88.
Prairie Creek
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 5-6
| 834 students
Rank: #99.
Prairie Edge
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
125 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to College Comm School District?
College Comm School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,709 students.
What is the rank of College Comm School District?
College Comm School District is ranked #223 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in College Comm School District?
71% of College Comm School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of College Comm School District?
College Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is College Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,149 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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