Top Rankings
Mason City Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,526 students in Mason City Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Mason City Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
3,526 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mason City 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 82% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.46
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
394 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
13%
# Black Students
279 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
2,544 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
72%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
93 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
206
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
240
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
246
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
298
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
275
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
275
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
267
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,204 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,993 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,204
$16,361
Spending / Student
$17,993
$15,938
Best Mason City Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1421 4th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4411
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4411
Grades: PK-4
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Harding Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1239 N Rhode Island Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4406
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4406
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
313 15th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4415
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4415
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Grades: 5-6
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 8th St. Nw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4408
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4408
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 N. Illinois Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Mason City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 4th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4431
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #88.
John Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 S Illinois Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4420
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4420
Grades: 7-8
| 480 students
Rank: #99.
Mason City Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4401
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4401
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mason City Comm School District?
Mason City Comm School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,526 students.
What is the rank of Mason City Comm School District?
Mason City Comm School District is ranked #302 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mason City Comm School District?
72% of Mason City Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mason City Comm School District?
Mason City Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Mason City Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,993 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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