Top Rankings
Van Meter Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,146 students in Van Meter 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 Van Meter Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 89% (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 Van Meter Comm School District are Van Meter Elementary School, Van Meter Middle School and Van Meter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Van Meter Comm School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
1,146 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Van Meter 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,844 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,783 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,844
$16,592
Spending / Student
$8,783
$16,163
Best Van Meter Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Meter Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Van Meter Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Van Meter High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Meter Comm School District?
Van Meter Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,146 students.
What is the rank of Van Meter Comm School District?
Van Meter 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Meter Comm School District?
93% of Van Meter Comm School District students are White, 3% 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 Van Meter Comm School District?
Van Meter Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Van Meter Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,783 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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