Top Rankings
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove 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 4 public schools serving 960 students in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
960 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove 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 decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
900 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
94%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
86
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,835 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 $26,965 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 90% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,835
$16,361
Spending / Student
$26,965
$15,938
Best Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-odebolt
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2767
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2767
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 John Montgomery Dr
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-ida Grove
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2767
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2767
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District?
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 960 students.
What is the rank of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District?
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District is ranked #140 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 Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District?
94% of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District?
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,965 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 90% over four school years.
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