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BCLUW Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 464 students in BCLUW Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in BCLUW Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
464 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
BCLUW Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#106 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,948 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,709 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,948
$16,592
Spending / Student
$16,709
$16,163
Best BCLUW Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bcluw Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 Commercial St
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Gr: 5-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bcluw Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 Lillian St
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Gr: PK-4 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bcluw High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 East Center Street
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to BCLUW Comm School District?
BCLUW Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 464 students.
What is the rank of BCLUW Comm School District?
BCLUW Comm School District is ranked #123 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in BCLUW Comm School District?
92% of BCLUW Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of BCLUW Comm School District?
BCLUW Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is BCLUW Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,709 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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