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Cedar Falls Community School District


At a glance
69thof 313 Iowa districts▼ 16
Better than 77% of Iowa districts
1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
·(319) 553-3000·All Iowa district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 78% of districts
10
Schools
5,853
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedBess Streeter Aldrich Elementary16th of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Biggest riser
Orchard Hill Elementary School up 43 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Lincoln Elementary School 12.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The Cedar Falls Community School District is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that rank among the top in the state.

At the elementary level, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Helen A Hansen Elementary School are particularly impressive, ranking 16th and 25th, respectively, out of 576 Iowa elementary schools. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 90% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The district's middle schools, Peet Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School, also stand out, ranking 36th and 42nd out of 344 Iowa middle schools.

Overall, the Cedar Falls Community School District appears to be a high-performing district, with several schools that excel academically. The district serves a diverse student population, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, and is able to provide a quality education across the board. While there are some differences in resource allocation, as evidenced by the range in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, the district's schools consistently demonstrate strong academic outcomes, suggesting effective utilization of available resources.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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