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Roland-Story Community School District


At a glance
6thof 313 Iowa districts
Better than 98% of Iowa districts
1009 Story St
Story City, IA 50248
·(515) 733-4301·All Iowa district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 98.1% of districts
3
Schools
1,094
Students
3
5-star schools
Top rankedRoland-Story Elementary School31st of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Summary:

The Roland-Story Community School District in Iowa is home to three highly-ranked schools: Roland-Story Elementary School, Roland-Story High School, and Roland-Story Middle School. The district is ranked 6th out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance across all grade levels.

Roland-Story Elementary School stands out with its consistent top-32 ranking in Iowa and impressive test scores, with 84-92% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 14.87%. Roland-Story High School is equally impressive, ranking among the top 15 high schools in Iowa for the past 3 years and maintaining strong test scores and a solid 88.3% four-year graduation rate.

Roland-Story Middle School also stands out, ranking among the top 3-23 middle schools in Iowa over the past 3 years and achieving excellent test scores, with 81-92% of students proficient or better in core subjects. The district's commitment to academic excellence is evident across all three schools, with consistent high rankings, strong test scores, and relatively low student-teacher ratios. While the district serves a relatively affluent population, it still provides support for economically disadvantaged students, as evidenced by the low free/reduced lunch rates.

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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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