Cal Comm School District
School District · Latimer, Iowa
Avg Rating
9.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,511
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
9.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,511
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
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How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$15,511
+$2,489 vs Iowa median
District size
181 students
Smaller than Iowa median
Top-Rated Schools in Cal Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cal Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cal Comm School District
Cal Comm School District is a Latimer, Iowa school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 181 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $15,511 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.6/10, Cal Comm School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cal Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Cal Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 67.1% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Cal Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cal Comm School District with test data.
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Latimer
- Total Enrollment
- 181
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cal Comm School District?
Cal 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 Cal Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Cal Comm School District is 9.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cal Comm School District?
Cal Comm School District spends $15,511 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cal Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cal Comm School District is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cal Comm School District?
Cal Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cal Comm School District with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Cal Comm School District?
Across schools in Cal Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. 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
- 9.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.4%
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
Compare Cal Comm School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Des Moines Independent Comm School District (59)
- Cedar Rapids Comm School District (34)
- Iowa City Comm School District (29)
- Davenport Comm School District (27)
- Sioux City Comm School District (21)
- Dubuque Comm School District (18)
- Waterloo Comm School District (18)
- Waukee Comm School District (18)
- Ankeny Comm School District (17)
- Council Bluffs Comm School District (15)
- West Des Moines Comm School District (14)
- Linn-mar Comm School District (12)
- Ottumwa Comm School District (11)
- Southeast Polk Comm School District (11)
- Cedar Falls Comm School District (10)
- College Comm School District (10)
- Marshalltown Comm School District (10)
- Mason City Comm School District (9)
- Muscatine Comm School District (9)
- Ames Comm School District (8)
- Burlington Comm School District (8)
- Johnston Comm School District (8)
- Pleasant Valley Comm School District (8)
- Western Dubuque Comm School District (8)
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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