Top Rankings
Glenwood Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,087 students in Glenwood Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Glenwood Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
2,087 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Glenwood Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.47
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
15 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,866 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
89%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
156
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,156 in this school district is less 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 $12,448 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,156
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,448
$16,042
Best Glenwood Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
707 Sharp St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 527-4886
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 527-4886
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Senior High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Grades: PK-2
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,087 students.
What is the rank of Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Comm School District is ranked #60 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood Comm School District?
89% of Glenwood Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Glenwood Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,448 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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