Top Rankings
Atlantic Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,582 students in Atlantic Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Atlantic Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,582 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Atlantic 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
86%
71%
% Hawaiian
7%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,260 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,362 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,260
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,362
$16,042
Best Atlantic Community School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Gr: PK-3 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Linn St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Atlantic High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Schuler Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East 11th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1370
Gr: 4-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atlantic Community School District?
Atlantic Community School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,582 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic Community School District?
Atlantic Community School District is ranked #192 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic Community School District?
86% of Atlantic Community School District students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic Community School District?
Atlantic Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Atlantic Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,362 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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