For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 666 students in Pocahontas Area Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Pocahontas Area Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
666 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pocahontas Area Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%
# Black Students
5 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
555 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
83%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
43
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,168 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,360 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,168
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,360
$16,042
Best Pocahontas Area Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pocahontas Area Comm School District?
Pocahontas Area Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 666 students.
What is the rank of Pocahontas Area Comm School District?
Pocahontas Area Comm School District is ranked #185 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 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 Pocahontas Area Comm School District?
83% of Pocahontas Area Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pocahontas Area Comm School District?
Pocahontas Area Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pocahontas Area Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,360 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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