Top Rankings
Union Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 952 students in Union Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Union Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
952 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,673 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,655 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,673
$16,592
Spending / Student
$14,655
$16,163
Best Union Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Porte City Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Fillmore
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-3033
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-3033
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Lincoln
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-7110
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-7110
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Union Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 West
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Union High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Adams St
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-2697
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-2697
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Comm School District?
Union Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 952 students.
What is the rank of Union Comm School District?
Union Comm School District is ranked #108 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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 Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Comm School District?
91% of Union Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Comm School District?
Union Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Union Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,655 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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