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Perry Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,827 students in Perry 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 Perry Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,827 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perry 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 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
50%
13%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
40%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,686 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,770 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,686
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,770
$16,042
Best Perry Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Gr: PK-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Perry High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry Comm School District?
Perry Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,827 students.
What is the rank of Perry Comm School District?
Perry Comm School District is ranked #249 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry Comm School District?
50% of Perry Comm School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry Comm School District?
Perry Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Perry Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,770 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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