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Belle Plaine Comm School District

School District · Belle Plaine, Iowa

Students: 490
Teachers (FTE): 36

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

490

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

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Longfellow Elementary School

7.1/10

Belle Plaine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School

6.6/10

Belle Plaine · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Iowa rank

#142 of 310

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Iowa avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,919

+$897 vs Iowa median

District size

490 students

Smaller than Iowa median

Top-Rated Schools in Belle Plaine Comm School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Longfellow Elementary School7.1 / 10
2Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School6.6 / 10

See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Belle Plaine Comm School District

Belle Plaine Comm School District is a Belle Plaine, Iowa school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 490 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $13,919 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Belle Plaine Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Longfellow Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Belle Plaine Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 72.8% and ELA proficiency of 73.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency72.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency73.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Belle Plaine Comm School District with test data.

Schools in Belle Plaine Comm School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Iowa
City
Belle Plaine
Total Enrollment
490
Teachers (FTE)
36
District spending per student
$13,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Belle Plaine Comm School District?

Belle Plaine Comm School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Belle Plaine Comm School District?

The average composite rating for Belle Plaine Comm School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Belle Plaine Comm School District?

Belle Plaine Comm School District's district-level spending was $13,919 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Belle Plaine Comm School District is 13.6:1.

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

Longfellow Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Belle Plaine Comm School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Belle Plaine Comm School District?

Across schools in Belle Plaine Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
72.8%
ELA Proficiency
73.9%

Resources

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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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