Top Rankings
Creston Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,371 students in Creston 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 Creston Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
1,371 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Creston Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
24 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
1,193 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
87%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
93
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,194 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,678 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,194
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,678
$16,042
Best Creston Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creston High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Creston Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155
Grades: 1-5
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Grades: PK-K
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Creston Comm School District?
Creston Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,371 students.
What is the rank of Creston Comm School District?
Creston Comm School District is ranked #159 out of 325 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Creston Comm School District?
87% of Creston Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Creston Comm School District?
Creston Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Creston Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,678 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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