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North Cedar Comm 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 591 students in North Cedar Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in North Cedar Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
591 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Cedar 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 increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,866 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,030 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,866
$16,468
Spending / Student
$20,030
$16,042
Best North Cedar Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 Park Avenue
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
North Cedar Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 125th St.
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Cedar Comm School District?
North Cedar Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 591 students.
What is the rank of North Cedar Comm School District?
North Cedar Comm School District is ranked #170 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 North Cedar Comm School District?
93% of North Cedar Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Cedar Comm School District?
North Cedar Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is North Cedar Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,030 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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