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AGWSR Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 642 students in AGWSR Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in AGWSR Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
642 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
AGWSR 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,757 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,447 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,757
$16,592
Spending / Student
$16,447
$16,163
Best AGWSR Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Agwsr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
713 Hardin St
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2633
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2633
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Agwsr Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Agwsr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1004 4th Ave
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2611
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2611
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-5121
Gr: PK-2 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
413 State St
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2699
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2699
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to AGWSR Comm School District?
AGWSR Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 642 students.
What is the rank of AGWSR Comm School District?
AGWSR Comm School District is ranked #173 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in AGWSR Comm School District?
89% of AGWSR Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of AGWSR Comm School District?
AGWSR Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is AGWSR Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,447 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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