Top Rankings
South Tama County 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 1,422 students in South Tama County 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 South Tama County 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 54% 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
1,327 Schools
# Students
1,422 Students
503,078 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
34,886 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Tama County 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
#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)
39%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.47
# American Indian Students
124 Students
1,878 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
12,491 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
536 Students
65,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
13%
# Black Students
10 Students
35,288 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
654 Students
359,100 Students
% White Students
46%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,398 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
25,236 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
23,388
# Students in K Grade:
83
36,696
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
34,767
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
35,731
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
35,584
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
36,095
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
35,889
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
35,577
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,011 is higher than the state median of $16,422. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,143 is higher than the state median of $15,997. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,011
$16,422
Spending / Student
$17,143
$15,997
Best South Tama County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Grades: PK-4
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
South Tama County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Green
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Grades: 5-8
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
South Tama County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,422 students.
What is the rank of South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District is ranked #316 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 South Tama County School District?
46% of South Tama County School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% 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 South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is South Tama County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,143 is higher than the state median of $15,997. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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