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Denison Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,239 students in Denison 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 Denison Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
2,239 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Denison 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
64%
13%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
29%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,138 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 $12,636 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,138
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,636
$16,042
Best Denison Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Grades: 4-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Denison High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Grades: PK-3
| 698 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denison Comm School District?
Denison Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,239 students.
What is the rank of Denison Comm School District?
Denison Comm School District is ranked #195 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denison Comm School District?
64% of Denison Comm School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denison Comm School District?
Denison Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Denison Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,636 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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