For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,270 students in Central Lee 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 Central Lee Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1,270 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Lee 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,294 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,839 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,294
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,839
$16,042
Best Central Lee Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lee Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Central Lee High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Central Lee Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Lee Comm School District?
Central Lee Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,270 students.
What is the rank of Central Lee Comm School District?
Central Lee 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Lee Comm School District?
95% of Central Lee Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Lee Comm School District?
Central Lee Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Central Lee Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,839 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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