Lewis Central Comm School District
School District · Council Bluffs, Iowa
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Lewis Central Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lewis Central 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.
Lewis Central Middle School
Council Bluffs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Titan Hill Intermediate School
Council Bluffs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lewis Central Senior High School
Council Bluffs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#191 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,259
$763 vs Iowa median
District size
3,146 students
Much larger than Iowa median
The short answer
Lewis Central Comm School District ranks #191 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Lewis Central Comm School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lewis Central Middle School (7.9/10), Titan Hill Intermediate School (6.3/10), and Lewis Central Senior High School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lewis Central Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Central Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Titan Hill Intermediate School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Lewis Central Senior High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lewis Central Comm School District
Lewis Central Comm School District is a Council Bluffs, Iowa school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 3,146 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. District-level spending was $12,259 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Lewis Central Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lewis Central Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lewis Central Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 72.4% and ELA proficiency of 73.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lewis Central Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lewis Central Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Lewis Central Comm School District
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Council Bluffs
- Total Enrollment
- 3,146
- Teachers (FTE)
- 189
- District spending per student
- $12,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lewis Central Comm School District?
Lewis Central 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 Lewis Central Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Lewis Central Comm School District is 6.4/10. 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 Lewis Central Comm School District?
Lewis Central Comm School District's district-level spending was $12,259 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 Lewis Central Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lewis Central Comm School District is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lewis Central Comm School District?
Lewis Central Middle School is the highest-rated school in Lewis Central Comm School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lewis Central Comm School District?
Across schools in Lewis Central Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lewis Central Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Lewis Central Comm School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 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 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.2%
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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