Top Rankings
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 689 students in Belmond-Klemme 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 Belmond-Klemme Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
689 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belmond-Klemme 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#310 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
35%
13%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
62%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,147 is higher 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 $18,569 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,147
$16,468
Spending / Student
$18,569
$16,042
Best Belmond-Klemme Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 7-12
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 689 students.
What is the rank of Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District is ranked #304 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
62% of Belmond-Klemme Comm School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belmond-Klemme Comm School District?
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Belmond-Klemme Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,569 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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