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6.9 avg / 10

Mason City Comm School District

School District · Mason City, Iowa

Students: 3,509
Teachers (FTE): 253

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

9

4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,155

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Iowa rank

#100 of 310

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Iowa avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,155

+$2,133 vs Iowa median

District size

3,509 students

Much larger than Iowa median

About Mason City Comm School District

Mason City Comm School District is a Mason City, Iowa school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,509 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $15,155 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Mason City Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Harding Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Mason City Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.4% and ELA proficiency of 63.1%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Mason City Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 54.4%
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ELA Proficiency 63.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Mason City Comm School District with test data.

District Details

State
Iowa
City
Mason City
Total Enrollment
3,509
Teachers (FTE)
253
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mason City Comm School District?

Mason City Comm School District has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mason City Comm School District?

The average composite rating for Mason City Comm School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mason City Comm School District?

Mason City Comm School District spends $15,155 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mason City Comm School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mason City Comm School District is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mason City Comm School District?

Harding Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mason City Comm School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Mason City Comm School District?

Across schools in Mason City Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mason City Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?

Mason City Comm School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 9 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
54.4%
ELA Proficiency
63.1%

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.

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