Top Rankings
North Cedar Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 591 students in North Cedar Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in North Cedar Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
591 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
North Cedar Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
9 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
550 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
93%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
35
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,866 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,030 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,866
$16,468
Spending / Student
$20,030
$16,042
Best North Cedar Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 Park Avenue
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
North Cedar Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 125th St.
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Cedar Comm School District?
North Cedar Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 591 students.
What is the rank of North Cedar Comm School District?
North Cedar Comm School District is ranked #170 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Cedar Comm School District?
93% of North Cedar Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Cedar Comm School District?
North Cedar Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is North Cedar Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,030 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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