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Spirit Lake Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,304 students in Spirit Lake Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Spirit Lake Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
1,304 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Spirit Lake 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.46
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
18 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,159 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
89%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
99
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,689 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 $17,032 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,689
$16,361
Spending / Student
$17,032
$15,938
Best Spirit Lake Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Spirit Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Spirit Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spirit Lake Comm School District?
Spirit Lake Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,304 students.
What is the rank of Spirit Lake Comm School District?
Spirit Lake Comm School District is ranked #45 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 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spirit Lake Comm School District?
89% of Spirit Lake Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spirit Lake Comm School District?
Spirit Lake Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Spirit Lake Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,032 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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