Top Rankings
Guthrie Center Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 451 students in Guthrie Center 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 Guthrie Center Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
451 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Guthrie Center 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,949 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,490 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,949
$16,592
Spending / Student
$19,490
$16,163
Best Guthrie Center Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guthrie Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Guthrie Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guthrie Center Comm School District?
Guthrie Center Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 451 students.
What is the rank of Guthrie Center Comm School District?
Guthrie Center Comm School District is ranked #112 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie Center Comm School District?
89% of Guthrie Center Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guthrie Center Comm School District?
Guthrie Center Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Guthrie Center Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,490 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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