Top Rankings
Diagonal Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 107 students in Diagonal Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Diagonal Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
107 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Diagonal 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
13%
# Black Students
1 Student
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
106 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
99%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
11
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
3
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
3
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,449 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,495 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,449
$16,468
Spending / Student
$21,495
$16,042
Best Diagonal Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diagonal Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Grades: PK-5
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Diagonal Comm School District?
Diagonal Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 107 students.
What is the rank of Diagonal Comm School District?
Diagonal Comm School District is ranked #240 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Diagonal Comm School District?
99% of Diagonal Comm School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Diagonal Comm School District?
Diagonal Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Diagonal Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,495 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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