For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 583 students in East Buchanan 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 East Buchanan Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
583 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
East Buchanan 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
13%
# Black Students
5 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
560 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
96%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
43
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,619 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,026
$16,361
Spending / Student
$13,619
$15,938
Best East Buchanan Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3660
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3660
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East Buchanan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East Buchanan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Grades: 7-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Buchanan Comm School District?
East Buchanan Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 583 students.
What is the rank of East Buchanan Comm School District?
East Buchanan Comm School District is ranked #217 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.
What is the racial composition of students in East Buchanan Comm School District?
96% of East Buchanan Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Buchanan Comm School District?
East Buchanan Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is East Buchanan Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,619 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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