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7.4 avg / 10

Alden Comm School District

School District · Alden, Iowa

Students: 159
Teachers (FTE): 13

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

1

1 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,654

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$16,654

+$3,632 vs Iowa median

District size

159 students

Smaller than Iowa median

About Alden Comm School District

Alden Comm School District is a Alden, Iowa school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $16,654 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Alden Comm School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Alden Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Alden Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 73.4% and ELA proficiency of 72.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

District Map

Schools in Alden Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 73.4%
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ELA Proficiency 72.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Alden Comm School District with test data.

Schools in Alden Comm School District

1 schools

District Details

State
Iowa
City
Alden
Total Enrollment
159
Teachers (FTE)
13
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alden Comm School District?

Alden Comm School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Alden Comm School District?

The average composite rating for Alden Comm School District is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Alden Comm School District?

Alden Comm School District spends $16,654 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Alden Comm School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Alden Comm School District is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Alden Comm School District?

Alden Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Alden Comm School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Alden Comm School District?

Across schools in Alden Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
73.4%
ELA Proficiency
72.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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