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Linn-Mar Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
12
Schools
7,611
Students
$14,857
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
23.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Linn-Mar Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 7,611 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,857 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Boulder Peak Intermediate School05–06586
Excelsior Middle School07–08617
Hazel Point Intermediate School05–06540
Oak Ridge School07–08526
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Linn-Mar High School09–122,271
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,857Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
41%
State
50.8%
Local (property tax)
41.4%
Federal
7.9%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,611
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Linn-Mar Comm School District has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,611 students.
What is the graduation rate for Linn-Mar Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Linn-Mar Comm School District spend per student?
Linn-Mar Comm School District spends $14,857 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
23% of students in Linn-Mar Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
No, Linn-Mar Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Linn-Mar Comm School District serve?
Linn-Mar Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Linn-Mar Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Linn-Mar Comm School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.