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Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 467 students in Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
51±¬ÁÏs in Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
467 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,116 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,529 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,116
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,529
$16,042
Best Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Cedar Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Blackhawk Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Gr: 7-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
409 Washington St
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2822
Gr: PK | 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 467 students.
What is the rank of Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District is ranked #173 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District?
93% of Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,529 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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