North Kossuth Comm School District
School District · Swea City, Iowa
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,453
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,453
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating North Kossuth Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Kossuth Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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North Kossuth Elementary School
Swea City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Union Middle School
Swea City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#2 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.6
above Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,453
+$2,431 vs Iowa median
District size
265 students
Smaller than Iowa median
Top-Rated Schools in North Kossuth Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Kossuth Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | North Union Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Kossuth Comm School District
North Kossuth Comm School District is a Swea City, Iowa school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 265 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $15,453 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.9/10, North Kossuth Comm School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Kossuth Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, North Kossuth Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 76.6% and ELA proficiency of 77.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in North Kossuth Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Kossuth Comm School District with test data.
Schools in North Kossuth Comm School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Swea City
- Total Enrollment
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Kossuth Comm School District?
North Kossuth Comm School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Kossuth Comm School District?
The average composite rating for North Kossuth Comm School District is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Kossuth Comm School District?
North Kossuth Comm School District spends $15,453 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Kossuth Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Kossuth Comm School District is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Kossuth Comm School District?
North Kossuth Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Kossuth Comm School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in North Kossuth Comm School District?
Across schools in North Kossuth Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.1%
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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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