Linn-Mar Comm School District

Linn-Mar Community School District serves 7,091 students across 12 schools in suburban Linn County, Iowa. The district experienced a 9.1% enrollment decline from the prior year, though the current student population remains substantial. With 518 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

Academic performance exceeds state averages across measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 77.9% compared to the Iowa average of 73.1%, while reading proficiency reaches 81.1% versus the state average of 75.2%. The graduation rate of 94.7% surpasses the state average of 91.5%. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 12.4%.

The student population reflects modest diversity, with 76.2% White students, 7.6% Asian, 6.5% Black, and 5.9% Hispanic enrollment. Approximately 24.9% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 12.2% receive special education services, and 2.7% are English learners.

Financially, the district operates on a total budget of $125.9 million with per-pupil spending of $7,844, which is notably lower than the state average of $9,131. Revenue composition relies heavily on state funding at 48.5% and local sources at 45.5%, with federal funding contributing 6.0%. The spending differential relative to state averages warrants consideration when evaluating resource allocation alongside the district's above-average academic outcomes.