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Galva-Holstein Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 519 students in Galva-Holstein Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Galva-Holstein Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
519 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galva-Holstein 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
83%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,441 is higher 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 $28,553 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,441
$16,468
Spending / Student
$28,553
$16,042
Best Galva-Holstein Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Noll
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 368-4353
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 368-4353
Grades: 4-6
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge View High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Grades: PK-3
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
Galva-Holstein Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 519 students.
What is the rank of Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
Galva-Holstein Comm School District is ranked #209 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
83% of Galva-Holstein Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galva-Holstein Comm School District?
Galva-Holstein Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Galva-Holstein Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,553 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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