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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,488 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
1,488 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South Tama County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#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
0.46
# American Indian Students
146 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
551 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
13%
# Black Students
9 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
685 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
46%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
89
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,212 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,383 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,212
$16,361
Spending / Student
$16,383
$15,938
Best South Tama County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
South Tama County Middle School
Magnet 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
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
South Tama County High School
Magnet 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
| 472 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,488 students.
What is the rank of South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District is ranked #318 out of 327 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, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Tama County School District?
South Tama County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than 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 $16,383 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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