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Moulton-Udell 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 2 public schools serving 184 students in Moulton-Udell Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Moulton-Udell Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
184 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moulton-Udell 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#320 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
97%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,141 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 $17,484 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,141
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,484
$16,042
Best Moulton-Udell Comm School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moulton-udell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moulton-Udell Comm School District?
Moulton-Udell Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 184 students.
What is the rank of Moulton-Udell Comm School District?
Moulton-Udell Comm School District is ranked #316 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 Moulton-Udell Comm School District?
97% of Moulton-Udell Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moulton-Udell Comm School District?
Moulton-Udell Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Moulton-Udell Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,484 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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