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Hamburg Community School District

309 S Street
Hamburg, IA 51640
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 188 students in Hamburg Community 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 Hamburg Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
188 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hamburg Community 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#230 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
69%
68%
65-69%
70%
40-59%
63%
(10-11)
≥80%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,335 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,080 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,335
$16,468
Spending / Student
$19,080
$16,042

Best Hamburg Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marnie Simons Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Hamburg Charter High Schools
Charter School
309 S Street
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamburg Community School District?
Hamburg Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 188 students.
What is the rank of Hamburg Community School District?
Hamburg Community School District is ranked #217 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 Hamburg Community School District?
88% of Hamburg Community School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamburg Community School District?
Hamburg Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Hamburg Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,080 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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