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Centerville Community School District


At a glance
274thof 313 Iowa districts▲ 5
Better than 12% of Iowa districts
634 North Main
Centerville, IA 52544
·(641) 856-0601·All Iowa district rankings →
Statewide performance 2019–2025
2025: better than 12.5% of districts
4
Schools
1,224
Students
Top rankedLakeview Elementary388th of 576 Iowa elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Centerville High School up 35 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Centerville Community School District operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population in the Centerville area. While the district faces some challenges, a few schools stand out for their strong performance and positive indicators.

Lakeview Elementary has the largest student population and the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, with 3rd-5th grade students performing close to or above the state average. However, the school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%. Centerville High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%, but its performance on ISASP tests is mixed, with 10th and 9th grade students performing closer to the state average in English Language Arts but lagging behind in Mathematics. Like Lakeview Elementary, Centerville High School also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%.

Overall, the schools in the Centerville Community School District perform below the state average on ISASP tests, with some exceptions. The district serves a diverse student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 36.21% at the Centerville Community Preschool Building to 49.72% at Lakeview Elementary. The district spends between $14,589 and $16,729 per student, with the high school receiving the highest per-student funding. The district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across multiple schools, an area that requires attention and targeted interventions to improve student learning and achievement.

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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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