For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 438 students in Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
438 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kingsley-Pierson 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
87%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,886 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,221
$16,468
Spending / Student
$23,886
$16,042
Best Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingsley-pierson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Grades: K-4
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Pierson Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 4th St
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Grades: 5-8
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District?
Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District?
Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District is ranked #98 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District?
87% of Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District?
Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,886 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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