Skip to main content
6.8 avg / 10

Clarinda Comm School District

School District · Clarinda, Iowa

Students: 1,043
Teachers (FTE): 80

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,124

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

Iowa rank

#114 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

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. The district invests $12,124 per student annually.

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 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Clarinda Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 72.0% and ELA proficiency of 70.7%.

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

Math Proficiency 72.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 70.7%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in Clarinda Comm School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Iowa
City
Clarinda
Total Enrollment
1,043
Teachers (FTE)
80
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 per-pupil spending in Clarinda Comm School District?

Clarinda Comm School District spends $12,124 per student per year.

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 7.5/10.

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 72.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.7%. 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
72.0%
ELA Proficiency
70.7%

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.

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.