Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District

1090 Jackson St
Brooklyn, IA 52211-9705
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 568 students in Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom 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 Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (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
2 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
568 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#117 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
74%
68%
76%
70%
55-59%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,275 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,599 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,275
$16,592
Spending / Student
$19,599
$16,163

Best Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1090 Jackson Street
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-9268
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1090 Jackson St
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District?
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 568 students.
What is the rank of Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District?
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District is ranked #131 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District?
92% of Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District?
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,599 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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