Top Rankings
Pella Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
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 2,491 students in Pella Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Pella Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
2,491 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Pella Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
50 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
96 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
35 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
2,203 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
89%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
199
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
162
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
185
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,878 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,338 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,878
$16,361
Spending / Student
$12,338
$15,938
Best Pella Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pella Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Grades: 7-8
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Pella High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
212 E University St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 E 13th St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267
Grades: 4-6
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 North Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Grades: PK-3
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Grades: PK-3
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pella Comm School District?
Pella Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,491 students.
What is the rank of Pella Comm School District?
Pella Comm School District is ranked #7 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pella Comm School District?
89% of Pella Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pella Comm School District?
Pella Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pella Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,338 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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