Top Rankings
Oskaloosa Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,081 students in Oskaloosa Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Oskaloosa Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
5 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
2,081 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Oskaloosa 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
52 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,776 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
85%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
188
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,407 is higher 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 $17,587 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,407
$16,361
Spending / Student
$17,587
$15,938
Best Oskaloosa Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oskaloosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1704 N 3rd St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Oskaloosa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1816 N 3rd Extension
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Orchard Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Grades: K-5
| 886 students
Rank: #44.
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 North 3rd Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8345
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8345
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk
Magnet School
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 670-7700
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 670-7700
Grades: PK
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Oskaloosa Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,081 students.
What is the rank of Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Oskaloosa Comm School District is ranked #226 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oskaloosa Comm School District?
85% of Oskaloosa Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Oskaloosa Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Oskaloosa Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,587 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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