For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,078 students in East Sac County 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 East Sac County Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (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
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,078 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Sac County 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,622 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,321 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,622
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,321
$16,042
Best East Sac County Comm School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Sac County Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 16th St
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-7200
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
East Sac County High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Jackson
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 665-5001
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 665-5001
Gr: 7-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
East Sac County Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S. 11th
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-3259
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-3259
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Sac County Comm School District?
East Sac County Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,078 students.
What is the rank of East Sac County Comm School District?
East Sac County Comm School District is ranked #241 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 East Sac County Comm School District?
92% of East Sac County Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 East Sac County Comm School District?
East Sac County Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is East Sac County Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,321 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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