Top Rankings
Central Springs Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 777 students in Central Springs Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Central Springs Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
777 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Springs Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,421 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 $14,990 is less 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
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,421
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,990
$16,042
Best Central Springs Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Springs High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Central Springs Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: 4-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Gr: PK-3 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Springs Comm School District?
Central Springs Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 777 students.
What is the rank of Central Springs Comm School District?
Central Springs Comm School District is ranked #94 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Springs Comm School District?
92% of Central Springs Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Springs Comm School District?
Central Springs Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Central Springs Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,990 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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