Top Rankings
Roland-Story 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,125 students in Roland-Story 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 Roland-Story Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
1,125 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Roland-Story 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.46
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
11 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,015 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
90%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
96
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,114 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,928
$16,361
Spending / Student
$13,114
$15,938
Best Roland-Story Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roland-story Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 S Main St
Roland, IA 50236
(515) 388-4348
Roland, IA 50236
(515) 388-4348
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Roland-story Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Hillcrest Dr
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4386
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4386
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Roland-story High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1009 Story St
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4329
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4329
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roland-Story Comm School District?
Roland-Story Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,125 students.
What is the rank of Roland-Story Comm School District?
Roland-Story Comm School District is ranked #11 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 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roland-Story Comm School District?
90% of Roland-Story Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roland-Story Comm School District?
Roland-Story Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Roland-Story Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,114 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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