Top Rankings
Muscatine 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 4,580 students in Muscatine Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Muscatine Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
4,580 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
321 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Muscatine 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 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#290 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.46
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,380 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
13%
# Black Students
215 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
2,713 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
59%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
217 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
249
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
318
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
303
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
307
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
341
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
293
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
282
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
286
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
342
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
397
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
380
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
384
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
378
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,343 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,212
$16,361
Spending / Student
$13,343
$15,938
Best Muscatine Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3211 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 Barry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 1st Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Muskie Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
149 Colorado St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Grades: PK
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Susan Clark Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Grades: 7-8
| 662 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Taylor St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
621 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Grades: K-6
| 448 students
Rank: #99.
Muscatine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muscatine Comm School District?
Muscatine Comm School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,580 students.
What is the rank of Muscatine Comm School District?
Muscatine Comm School District is ranked #290 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 Muscatine Comm School District?
59% of Muscatine Comm School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muscatine Comm School District?
Muscatine Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Muscatine Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,343 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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