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Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District


At a glance
99thof 313 Iowa districts▼ 6
Better than 68% of Iowa districts
1502 C Avenue
Vinton, IA 52349
·(319) 436-4728·All Iowa district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 68.4% of districts
4
Schools
1,558
Students
Top rankedVinton-Shellsburg Middle School77th of 344 Iowa middle schools
Biggest riser
Tilford Elementary School up 109 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District in Iowa operates four schools: two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district consistently demonstrates strong academic performance, with several standout schools that excel in test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics.

Vinton-Shellsburg High School is a standout, consistently ranking among the top 25% of high schools in Iowa and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a high graduation rate of 88.3%, exceeding the state average. Shellsburg Elementary School also stands out, ranking among the top 50% of elementary schools in Iowa and earning a 4-star rating. The school's exceptional test scores, with over 85% of 4th graders proficient or better in core subjects, may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4.

Overall, the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District demonstrates a well-functioning education system, with all schools ranking in the top half of their respective categories in Iowa. While the district faces some challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate, it continues to provide a strong educational foundation for its students, with a focus on academic excellence and the availability of resources to support student success.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




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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