Fort Madison Comm School District
School District · Fort Madison, Iowa
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,825
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,825
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#309 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.4
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,825
+$803 vs Iowa median
District size
1,792 students
Much larger than Iowa median
About Fort Madison Comm School District
Fort Madison Comm School District is a Fort Madison, Iowa school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,792 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $13,825 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.9/10, Fort Madison Comm School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fort Madison Middle School, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Madison Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fort Madison Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Madison Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Fort Madison Comm School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Fort Madison
- Total Enrollment
- 1,792
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Madison Comm School District?
Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Fort Madison Comm School District is 3.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fort Madison Comm School District?
Fort Madison Comm School District spends $13,825 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Madison Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Madison Comm School District is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Madison Comm School District?
Fort Madison Middle School is the highest-rated school in Fort Madison Comm School District with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Madison Comm School District?
Across schools in Fort Madison Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fort Madison Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Fort Madison Comm School District has an average school rating of 3.9/10 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
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.4%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in IA
Compare Fort Madison Comm School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Waterloo Comm School District (18)
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- Linn-mar Comm School District (12)
- Ottumwa Comm School District (11)
- Southeast Polk Comm School District (11)
- Cedar Falls Comm School District (10)
- College Comm School District (10)
- 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)
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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