Top Rankings
North Scott Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
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 7 public schools serving 3,351 students in North Scott Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in North Scott Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
7 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
3,351 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
220 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Scott Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
86%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,253 in this school district is less 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 $11,659 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,253
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,659
$16,042
Best North Scott Comm School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virgil Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Lost Grove Rd
Princeton, IA 52768
(563) 285-3264
Princeton, IA 52768
(563) 285-3264
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Alan Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 West Grove St.
Long Grove, IA 52756
(563) 285-8041
Long Grove, IA 52756
(563) 285-8041
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Edward White Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 S 5th St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-4544
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-4544
Gr: K-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
North Scott High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S 1st St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-9631
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-9631
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
North Scott Junior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 S 5th St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8272
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8272
Gr: 7-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
John Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 N. Main St.
Donahue, IA 52746
(563) 282-9627
Donahue, IA 52746
(563) 282-9627
Gr: K-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S Parkview Dr
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8223
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8223
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Scott Comm School District?
North Scott Comm School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,351 students.
What is the rank of North Scott Comm School District?
North Scott Comm School District is ranked #53 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Scott Comm School District?
86% of North Scott Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Scott Comm School District?
North Scott Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is North Scott Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,659 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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