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Guthrie Center Community School District


At a glance
114thof 313 Iowa districts▼ 3
Better than 63% of Iowa districts
Elementary 1High 1Grades PK, KG-12
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
·(641) 332-2972·All Iowa district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 63.6% of districts
2
Schools
451
Students
Top rankedGuthrie Center Elementary School210th of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Biggest riser
Guthrie Center High School up 15 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Guthrie Center Community School District in Iowa operates two schools: Guthrie Center Elementary School and Guthrie Center High School. The district is ranked 114 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Guthrie Center Elementary School stands out for its consistently high performance on ISASP tests, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in most grade levels and subjects, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade math. The school has maintained a high 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, indicating it is one of the top-performing elementary schools in Iowa. In contrast, Guthrie Center High School has also maintained a 4-star rating, placing it among the top high schools in the state, and boasts an impressive 88.3% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average.

While both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, they face some challenges, such as higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the district's overall ranking suggests there may be room for improvement in its performance compared to other school districts in Iowa. However, the Guthrie Center Community School District appears to provide a quality education, with its elementary school in particular standing out for its academic excellence.

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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