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Meskwaki Settlement School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 292 students in Meskwaki Settlement School District.
Public Schools in Meskwaki Settlement School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Iowa public school average of 0.47.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,320 Schools
# Students
292 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.47
% American Indian
100%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
n/a
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Meskwaki Settlement School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Gr: K-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meskwaki Settlement School District?
Meskwaki Settlement School District manages 1 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Meskwaki Settlement School District?
100% of Meskwaki Settlement School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meskwaki Settlement School District?
Meskwaki Settlement School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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