For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 843 students in Interstate 35 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 Interstate 35 Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (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
843 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Interstate 35 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 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,851 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,189 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,851
$16,592
Spending / Student
$14,189
$16,163
Best Interstate 35 Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Interstate 35 High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 7-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Interstate 35 Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Interstate 35 Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 843 students.
What is the rank of Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Interstate 35 Comm School District is ranked #228 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Interstate 35 Comm School District?
94% of Interstate 35 Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Interstate 35 Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Interstate 35 Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,189 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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