Top Rankings
Sheldon Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,143 students in Sheldon Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Sheldon Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
4 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
1,143 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sheldon Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
245 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
13%
# Black Students
21 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
831 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
73%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
88
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,128 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 $12,668 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,128
$16,361
Spending / Student
$12,668
$15,938
Best Sheldon Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Sheldon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 23rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Sheldon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 East Fourth Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Little Orabs Preschool
Magnet School
109 N 18th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheldon Comm School District?
Sheldon Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,143 students.
What is the rank of Sheldon Comm School District?
Sheldon Comm School District is ranked #34 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon Comm School District?
73% of Sheldon Comm School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheldon Comm School District?
Sheldon Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Sheldon Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,668 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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