For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 532 students in South Winneshiek Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in South Winneshiek Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
532 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
South Winneshiek Community School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Diversity Score
0.16
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $17,461 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 $15,900 is less 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
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,461
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,900
$16,042
Best South Winneshiek Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Winneshiek High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Winneshiek Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
South Winneshiek Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Gr: 5-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Winneshiek Community School District?
South Winneshiek Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 532 students.
What is the rank of South Winneshiek Community School District?
South Winneshiek Community School District is ranked #137 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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 South Winneshiek Community School District?
91% of South Winneshiek Community School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Winneshiek Community School District?
South Winneshiek Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is South Winneshiek Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,900 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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