Muscatine Comm School District

2900 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Muscatine Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,280 students in Muscatine Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Muscatine Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
4,280 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
327 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Muscatine 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 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#301 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
60%
68%
59%
70%
57%
63%
83%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
14%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
57%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,279 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,278 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,279
$16,592
Spending / Student
$14,278
$16,163

Best Muscatine Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3211 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 Barry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Muskie Early Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
149 Colorado St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Gr: PK | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 1st Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Susan Clark Junior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Gr: 7-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Muscatine High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2705 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Gr: K-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Taylor St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
621 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Muscatine Comm School District?
Muscatine Comm School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,280 students.
What is the rank of Muscatine Comm School District?
Muscatine Comm School District is ranked #299 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine Comm School District?
57% of Muscatine Comm School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muscatine Comm School District?
Muscatine Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Muscatine Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,278 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,280 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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