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Ogden Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 741 students in Ogden Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
51±¬ÁÏs in Ogden Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
741 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ogden Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,065 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,456 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,065
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,456
$16,042
Best Ogden Comm School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 W Sycamore
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Ogden Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
732 W. Division St.
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Ogden High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 W Division
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ogden Comm School District?
Ogden Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 741 students.
What is the rank of Ogden Comm School District?
Ogden Comm School District is ranked #67 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ogden Comm School District?
95% of Ogden Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ogden Comm School District?
Ogden Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Ogden Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,456 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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