Essex Comm School District
School District · Essex, Iowa
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#233 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,141
+$1,119 vs Iowa median
District size
215 students
Smaller than Iowa median
About Essex Comm School District
Essex Comm School District is a Essex, Iowa school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 215 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $14,141 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Essex Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Essex Junior-senior High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Essex Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 69.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Essex Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Essex Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Essex Comm School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Essex
- Total Enrollment
- 215
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Essex Comm School District?
Essex 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 Essex Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Essex Comm School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Essex Comm School District?
Essex Comm School District spends $14,141 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Essex Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Essex Comm School District is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Essex Comm School District?
Essex Junior-senior High School is the highest-rated school in Essex Comm School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Essex Comm School District?
Across schools in Essex Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.5%. 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.5%
Resources
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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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