Top Rankings
Saydel Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,376 students in Saydel Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Saydel Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,376 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Saydel 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#314 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
274 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
13%
# Black Students
10 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
963 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
70%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
82
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,619 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 $20,778 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,619
$16,468
Spending / Student
$20,778
$16,042
Best Saydel Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5817 Ne 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-8173
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-8173
Grades: PK-4
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Woodside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 Ne 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-3451
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-3451
Grades: 5-8
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Saydel High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Ne 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 262-9325
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 262-9325
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saydel Comm School District?
Saydel Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,376 students.
What is the rank of Saydel Comm School District?
Saydel Comm School District is ranked #314 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saydel Comm School District?
70% of Saydel Comm School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saydel Comm School District?
Saydel Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Saydel Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,778 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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