Belle Plaine Comm School District
School District · Belle Plaine, Iowa
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,919
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,919
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
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How this district compares
Iowa rank
#146 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longfellow Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School | 6.5 / 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. The district invests $13,919 per student annually.
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 7.2/10.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Belle Plaine Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Belle Plaine Comm School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Belle Plaine
- Total Enrollment
- 490
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Belle Plaine Comm School District?
Belle Plaine Comm School District spends $13,919 per student per year.
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 7.2/10.
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 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.9%
Resources
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.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in IA
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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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