College Comm School District
School District · Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,061
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,061
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating College Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge College Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Prairie View Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#259 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,061
+$39 vs Iowa median
District size
5,749 students
Much larger than Iowa median
The short answer
College Comm School District ranks #259 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. College Comm School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Prairie View Elementary School (8.4/10), Prairie Ridge Elementary (7.9/10), and Prairie Hill Elementary School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among College Comm School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in College Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie View Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Prairie Ridge Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Prairie Hill Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Prairie Crest Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Prairie Heights Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Prairie Point | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Prairie Creek | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Prairie High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Prairie Edge | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About College Comm School District
College Comm School District is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,749 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $13,061 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, College Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie View Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, College Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 70.1% and ELA proficiency of 70.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in College Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in College Comm School District with test data.
Schools in College Comm School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Cedar Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 5,749
- Teachers (FTE)
- 373
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in College Comm School District?
College Comm School District has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for College Comm School District?
The average composite rating for College Comm School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in College Comm School District?
College Comm School District spends $13,061 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in College Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in College Comm School District is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in College Comm School District?
Prairie View Elementary School is the highest-rated school in College Comm School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in College Comm School District?
Across schools in College Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does College Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
College Comm School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 10 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 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.1%
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Compare College Comm School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- West Des Moines Comm School District (14)
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- Southeast Polk Comm School District (11)
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- 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)
- Bettendorf Comm School District (7)
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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