North Union Comm School District
School District · Armstrong, Iowa
Avg Rating
9.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
9.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating North Union Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Union Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Union Elementary
Fenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Union High School
Armstrong · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#1 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.9
above Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,855
+$1,833 vs Iowa median
District size
311 students
Smaller than Iowa median
Top-Rated Schools in North Union 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 Union Elementary | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | North Union High School | 8.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Union Comm School District
North Union Comm School District is a Armstrong, Iowa school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 311 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $14,855 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.2/10, North Union Comm School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Union Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Union Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 75.7% and ELA proficiency of 80.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Union Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Union Comm School District with test data.
Schools in North Union Comm School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Armstrong
- Total Enrollment
- 311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Union Comm School District?
North Union 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 North Union Comm School District?
The average composite rating for North Union Comm School District is 9.2/10. 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 Union Comm School District?
North Union Comm School District spends $14,855 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Union Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Union Comm School District is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Union Comm School District?
North Union Elementary is the highest-rated school in North Union Comm School District with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in North Union Comm School District?
Across schools in North Union Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.2%. 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
- 9.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.2%
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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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