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Hampton-Dumont Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,263 students in Hampton-Dumont Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Hampton-Dumont Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
1,263 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hampton-Dumont 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 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
41%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
56%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,155 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 $13,747 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,155
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,747
$16,042
Best Hampton-Dumont Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 4th Ave Se
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Grades: 1-4
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton-dumont Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 12th Ave Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Hampton-dumont High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 12th Ave Nw
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4893
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 11th Place Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Grades: PK-K
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,263 students.
What is the rank of Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District is ranked #248 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
56% of Hampton-Dumont Comm School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hampton-Dumont Comm School District?
Hampton-Dumont Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Hampton-Dumont Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,747 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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