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Harris-Lake Park Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 340 students in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
340 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Harris-Lake Park Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
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
19 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
309 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
91%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
28
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,806 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 $11,232 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,806
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,232
$16,042
Best Harris-Lake Park Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Grades: 6-12
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?
Harris-Lake Park Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?
Harris-Lake Park Comm School District is ranked #69 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?
91% of Harris-Lake Park Comm School District students are White, 5% 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 Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?
Harris-Lake Park Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Harris-Lake Park Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,232 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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