Melcher-dallas Comm School District
School District · Melcher-dallas, Iowa
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#80 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,042
+$20 vs Iowa median
District size
301 students
Smaller than Iowa median
About Melcher-dallas Comm School District
Melcher-dallas Comm School District is a Melcher-dallas, Iowa school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 301 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $13,042 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Melcher-dallas Comm School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Melcher-dallas Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Melcher-dallas Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.3% and ELA proficiency of 64.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Melcher-dallas Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Melcher-dallas Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Melcher-dallas Comm School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Melcher-dallas
- Total Enrollment
- 301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Melcher-dallas Comm School District?
Melcher-dallas 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 Melcher-dallas Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Melcher-dallas Comm School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Melcher-dallas Comm School District?
Melcher-dallas Comm School District spends $13,042 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Melcher-dallas Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Melcher-dallas Comm School District is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Melcher-dallas Comm School District?
Melcher-dallas Elementary is the highest-rated school in Melcher-dallas Comm School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Melcher-dallas Comm School District?
Across schools in Melcher-dallas Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.3%. 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.3%
Resources
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Compare Melcher-dallas Comm School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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)
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- 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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