Top Rankings
Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 824 students in Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
824 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,870 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,093
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,870
$16,042
Best Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aplington-parkersburg Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Aplington-parkersburg High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Johnson St
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Parkersburg Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Lincoln
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Gr: PK-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Aplington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Gr: 3-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District?
Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District manages 4 public schools serving 824 students.
What is the rank of Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District?
Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District is ranked #60 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District?
93% of Aplington-Parkersburg Community 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 Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District?
Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,870 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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