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Collins-Maxwell Community 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 397 students in Collins-Maxwell Community 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 Collins-Maxwell Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
397 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Collins-Maxwell Community 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
#223 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,025 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,413 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,025
$16,468
Spending / Student
$20,413
$16,042
Best Collins-Maxwell Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collins-maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
416 Fourth Avenue
Collins, IA 50055
(641) 385-2446
Collins, IA 50055
(641) 385-2446
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Metcalf St.
Maxwell, IA 50161
(515) 387-1115
Maxwell, IA 50161
(515) 387-1115
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Collins-Maxwell Community School District?
Collins-Maxwell Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 397 students.
What is the rank of Collins-Maxwell Community School District?
Collins-Maxwell Community School District is ranked #225 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 Collins-Maxwell Community School District?
89% of Collins-Maxwell Community 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 Collins-Maxwell Community School District?
Collins-Maxwell Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Collins-Maxwell Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,413 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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