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7.3 avg / 10

Central Springs Comm School District

School District · Manly, Iowa

Students: 777
Teachers (FTE): 54

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,820

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

How this district compares

Iowa rank

#50 of 310

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Iowa avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,820

$202 vs Iowa median

District size

777 students

Typical than Iowa median

About Central Springs Comm School District

Central Springs Comm School District is a Manly, Iowa school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 777 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $12,820 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Central Springs Comm School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Central Springs Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 76.5% and ELA proficiency of 74.4%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 76.5%
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ELA Proficiency 74.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Central Springs Comm School District with test data.

District Details

State
Iowa
City
Manly
Total Enrollment
777
Teachers (FTE)
54
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Springs Comm School District?

Central Springs Comm School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Central Springs Comm School District?

The average composite rating for Central Springs Comm School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Central Springs Comm School District spends $12,820 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Central Springs Comm School District is 14.4:1.

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

Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is the highest-rated school in Central Springs Comm School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Central Springs Comm School District?

Across schools in Central Springs Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Central Springs Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?

Central Springs Comm School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
76.5%
ELA Proficiency
74.4%

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 methodology

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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