North Iowa Community School District

The North Iowa Community School District consists of three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. Based on the available data, the standout school in the district is North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa and outperformed the state average on academic assessments.

North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 21% of Iowa elementary schools. The school's students have demonstrated strong academic performance, exceeding the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the academic performance of North Iowa High School and North Iowa Middle School is more mixed, with some grade levels and subjects meeting or exceeding the state average, while others fall below.

The district as a whole serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 38% to 45% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Spending per student also varies across the schools, ranging from $12,778 at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center to $17,022 at North Iowa High School. These factors may contribute to the academic performance of the schools and should be considered when developing strategies to support student success throughout the district.