For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 594 students in Northwood-Kensett 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 Northwood-Kensett Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
2 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
594 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Northwood-Kensett 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
10 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
518 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
87%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
42
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,816 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,732
$16,361
Spending / Student
$14,816
$15,938
Best Northwood-Kensett Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Grades: 6-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood-kensett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 1st Ave North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-1127
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-1127
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood-Kensett Comm School District?
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 594 students.
What is the rank of Northwood-Kensett Comm School District?
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District is ranked #109 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood-Kensett Comm School District?
87% of Northwood-Kensett Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood-Kensett Comm School District?
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Northwood-Kensett Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,816 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
