Top Rankings
Nevada Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,542 students in Nevada Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Nevada Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
1,542 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Nevada Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
10 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,280 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
83%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
131
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,769 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,218
$16,361
Spending / Student
$15,769
$15,938
Best Nevada Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
925 H Ave
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Grades: PK-4
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Grades: 5-8
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Nevada High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nevada Comm School District?
Nevada Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,542 students.
What is the rank of Nevada Comm School District?
Nevada Comm School District is ranked #105 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada Comm School District?
83% of Nevada Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevada Comm School District?
Nevada Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Nevada Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,769 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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