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Calamus-Wheatland 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 2 public schools serving 418 students in Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
418 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calamus-Wheatland 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
95%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,761 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,072 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,761
$16,592
Spending / Student
$16,072
$16,163
Best Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calamus-wheatland Secondary Attendance Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 E Park Rd
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 S 2nd St
Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2221
Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District?
Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 418 students.
What is the rank of Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District?
Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District is ranked #167 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District?
95% of Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District?
Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,072 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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