Top Rankings
Guthrie Center Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 447 students in Guthrie Center Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
51±¬ÁÏs in Guthrie Center Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
447 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Guthrie Center Community School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#90 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
90%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,110 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,664 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,110
$16,468
Spending / Student
$19,664
$16,042
Best Guthrie Center Community School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guthrie Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Guthrie Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guthrie Center Community School District?
Guthrie Center Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 447 students.
What is the rank of Guthrie Center Community School District?
Guthrie Center Community School District is ranked #108 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie Center Community School District?
90% of Guthrie Center Community School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guthrie Center Community School District?
Guthrie Center Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Guthrie Center Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,664 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
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