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Mason City Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
9
Schools
3,526
Students
$20,985
Per-Pupil Spend
+46% nat'l
54.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mason City Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 3,526 students across 9 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,985 is above average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harding Elementary SchoolPK–04380
Hoover Elementary SchoolPK–04375
Jefferson Elementary SchoolPK–04317
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolPK–04357
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
John Adams Middle School07–08480
Lincoln Intermediate05–06468
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alternative School09–1294
Mason City High School09–12956
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mason City Virtual AcademyKG–1299
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,985+46% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
44%
State
44.8%
Local (property tax)
44.1%
Federal
11.2%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,526
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,985 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mason City Comm School District?
Mason City Comm School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,526 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mason City Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mason City Comm School District spend per student?
Mason City Comm School District spends $20,985 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mason City Comm School District?
54% of students in Mason City Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mason City Comm School District?
No, Mason City Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mason City Comm School District serve?
Mason City Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mason City Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mason City Comm School District is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.