Top Rankings
Gilbert Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,682 students in Gilbert Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Gilbert Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 70% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Gilbert Comm School District are Gilbert High School, Gilbert Middle School and Gilbert Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Gilbert Comm School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
1,682 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gilbert Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 327 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
84%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,021 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,136
$16,592
Spending / Student
$13,021
$16,163
Best Gilbert Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Intermediate School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Mathews Dr
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748
Gr: 3-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
109 Rothmoor
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Gr: PK-2 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilbert Comm School District?
Gilbert Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,682 students.
What is the rank of Gilbert Comm School District?
Gilbert Comm School District is ranked #2 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert Comm School District?
84% of Gilbert Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilbert Comm School District?
Gilbert Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Gilbert Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,021 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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