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Alburnett Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 857 students in Alburnett Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Alburnett Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
857 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alburnett 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
96%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,048 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,624 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,048
$16,592
Spending / Student
$11,624
$16,163
Best Alburnett Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alburnett Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Roosevelt Street
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2261
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Alburnett Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Roosevelt Street
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2263
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2263
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Alburnett Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Roosevelt Street
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2263
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alburnett Comm School District?
Alburnett Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 857 students.
What is the rank of Alburnett Comm School District?
Alburnett Comm School District is ranked #204 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alburnett Comm School District?
96% of Alburnett Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alburnett Comm School District?
Alburnett Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Alburnett Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,624 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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