Clarinda Comm School District
School District · Clarinda, Iowa
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,043
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,043
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#148 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,124
$898 vs Iowa median
District size
1,043 students
Larger than Iowa median
Top-Rated Schools in Clarinda 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 | Garfield Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Clarinda High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clarinda Comm School District
Clarinda Comm School District is a Clarinda, Iowa school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,043 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $12,124 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Clarinda Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Garfield Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Clarinda Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 73.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clarinda Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clarinda Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Clarinda Comm School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Clarinda
- Total Enrollment
- 1,043
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- District spending per student
- $12,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clarinda Comm School District?
Clarinda 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 Clarinda Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Clarinda 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 Clarinda Comm School District?
Clarinda Comm School District's district-level spending was $12,124 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 Clarinda Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clarinda Comm School District is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clarinda Comm School District?
Garfield Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clarinda Comm School District with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Clarinda Comm School District?
Across schools in Clarinda Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.8% 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 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
- 73.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.0%
How we rate schools
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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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