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Public School Review - Established 2003

Diagonal Comm School District

403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845-0094
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (641) 734-5331
www.diagonal.k12.ia.us

Top Rankings

Diagonal 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 110 students in Diagonal Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Diagonal Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
110 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
Pre-K970
Kind10108
110102
27104
37108
48107
57109
613108
74109
88107
910114
104116
116117
127117
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District Rank

Diagonal 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (IA)
#284 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School District
2023#284
2022#229
2021#150
2019#52
2018#197
2017#148
2016#171
2015#171
2014#187
2013#102
2012#146
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55%
68%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
202355%68%
202262%64%
202157%64%
201977%69%
201877%76%
201774%77%
201674%78%
201574%79%
201482%79%
201384%77%
201282%76%
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65-69%
70%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
202267%70%
202182%68%
201982%68%
201877%74%
201784%75%
201684%75%
201584%76%
201477%76%
201374%72%
201272%71%
201174%76%
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60-79%
63%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
202269%63%
202174%60%
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(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
202250%90%
202150%87%
202050%89%
201950%88%
201850%89%
201750%89%
201550%88%
201350%87%
201250%88%
201150%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
20240.020.48
20230.030.46
20220.080.45
20210.070.43
20200.060.42
20190.060.42
20180.070.39
20170.070.39
20160.080.38
20150.070.38
20140.060.37
20130.030.35
20120.030.34
20110.040.34
20100.050.32
20090.040.29
20080.040.28
20070.040.26
20060.040.23
20050.040.24
20040.040.22
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2020)

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
20203%1%
20193%1%
20112%1%
20102%1%
20092%1%
20082%1%
20072%1%
20062%1%
20052%1%
20042%1%
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% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
14%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
20231%13%
20182%11%
20172%11%
20161%10%
20154%11%
20141%10%
19891%1%
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% Black
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
20241%7%
20231%7%
20162%6%
20141%5%
20101%5%
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% White
100%
70%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
202499%71%
202398%72%
202296%73%
202196%74%
202097%75%
201997%75%
201897%77%
201797%77%
201696%78%
201596%78%
201497%79%
201398%80%
201299%81%
201198%81%
201097%82%
200998%84%
200898%84%
200798%86%
200698%88%
200598%87%
200498%88%
2003100%89%
2002100%89%
2001100%89%
2000100%94%
1999100%91%
1998100%92%
1997100%93%
1996100%93%
1995100%93%
1994100%93%
1993100%94%
1992100%95%
1991100%95%
1990100%95%
198999%95%
1988100%95%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2018)

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
20181%4%
20171%4%
20161%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,755 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,909 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$8,262 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$3 MM$12 MM
2022$2 MM$11 MM
2021$3 MM$12 MM
2020$2 MM$11 MM
2019$2 MM$11 MM
2018$2 MM$10 MM
2017$2 MM$10 MM
2016$2 MM$10 MM
2015$2 MM$7 MM
2014$2 MM$9 MM
2012$2 MM$9 MM
2011$2 MM$8 MM
2010$2 MM$7 MM
2009$2 MM$7 MM
2008$2 MM$7 MM
2007$2 MM$7 MM
2006$2 MM$6 MM
2005$2 MM$6 MM
2004$2 MM$6 MM
2003$2 MM$6 MM
2002$2 MM$6 MM
2001$1 MM$5 MM
2000$2 MM$5 MM
1999$1 MM$5 MM
1998$1 MM$5 MM
1997$1 MM$4 MM
1996$1 MM$4 MM
1995$1 MM$4 MM
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Spending
$2 MM
$8,048 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$2 MM$11 MM
2022$3 MM$11 MM
2021$2 MM$11 MM
2020$3 MM$11 MM
2019$2 MM$10 MM
2018$2 MM$10 MM
2017$2 MM$10 MM
2016$2 MM$10 MM
2015$2 MM$7 MM
2014$2 MM$8 MM
2012$2 MM$8 MM
2011$2 MM$8 MM
2010$2 MM$7 MM
2009$2 MM$7 MM
2008$2 MM$7 MM
2007$2 MM$6 MM
2006$2 MM$6 MM
2005$2 MM$6 MM
2004$2 MM$6 MM
2003$2 MM$6 MM
2002$2 MM$6 MM
2001$1 MM$6 MM
2000$1 MM$5 MM
1999$1 MM$5 MM
1998$1 MM$5 MM
1997$1 MM$4 MM
1996$1 MM$4 MM
1995$1 MM$4 MM
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Revenue / Student
$24,755
$16,592

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$20,946$15,936
2022$17,645$14,700
2021$20,022$16,172
2020$17,645$14,700
2019$18,535$14,749
2018$18,659$14,230
2017$17,838$14,844
2016$17,066$14,113
2015$17,675$11,259
2014$21,112$13,301
2012$19,734$12,751
2011$21,860$12,165
2010$21,210$11,259
2009$19,800$11,087
2008$23,571$10,485
2007$24,816$10,103
2006$21,904$9,628
2005$21,250$9,167
2004$20,611$8,727
2003$21,667$8,857
2002$20,208$8,158
2001$13,055$7,654
2000$11,836$7,180
1999$10,931$6,993
1998$9,174$6,548
1997$8,186$6,347
1995$5,635$5,735
1992$6,313$5,300
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Spending / Student
$20,909
$16,163

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearDiagonal Comm School DistrictIowa
2023$17,692$15,133
2022$20,159$14,340
2021$16,912$15,357
2020$20,159$14,340
2019$17,717$14,216
2018$17,618$13,767
2017$18,034$14,379
2016$16,438$14,161
2015$17,067$11,298
2014$18,243$12,593
2012$18,505$12,000
2011$20,780$11,589
2010$20,480$11,298
2009$18,957$10,614
2008$22,381$9,706
2007$25,367$9,439
2006$21,404$9,204
2005$19,802$8,457
2004$19,347$8,450
2003$21,151$8,908
2002$20,250$8,409
2001$12,826$7,961
2000$11,125$7,433
1999$10,023$7,234
1998$9,104$6,713
1997$7,428$6,475
1995$6,371$5,710
1992$6,273$5,398
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Best Diagonal Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diagonal Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Diagonal Comm School District?
Diagonal Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 110 students.
What is the rank of Diagonal Comm School District?
Diagonal Comm School District is ranked #274 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 Diagonal Comm School District?
100% of Diagonal Comm School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Diagonal Comm School District?
Diagonal Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Diagonal Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,909 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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