Top Rankings
Saydel Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,409 students in Saydel Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Saydel Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
1,409 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saydel 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 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
69%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,183 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,292 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,183
$16,592
Spending / Student
$20,292
$16,163
Best Saydel Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5817 Ne 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-8173
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-8173
Gr: PK-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Woodside Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5810 Ne 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-3451
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-3451
Gr: 5-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Saydel High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Ne 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 262-9325
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 262-9325
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saydel Comm School District?
Saydel Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,409 students.
What is the rank of Saydel Comm School District?
Saydel Comm School District is ranked #309 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saydel Comm School District?
69% of Saydel Comm School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saydel Comm School District?
Saydel Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Saydel Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,292 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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