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.
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Total Students
7,091
Schools
12
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,844
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
77.9%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Iowa School Performance Profile Accountability
Grant Wood AEA
Growth represents the percentage of students meeting their growth targets on ISASP.
Below state average - Good attendance practices in place.
Source: Iowa Department of Education, Iowa School Performance Profiles, 2024-25 School Year