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Schools in Manning · IKM-Manning Community School District

Manning’s public schools outscore 85% of Iowa districts

In Manning, 82% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Iowa average (70%). The grade covers the public school district serving Manning, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
82%
▲ 12 pts vs IA 70%
2021–22
Math proficiency
74%
▲ 10 pts vs IA 64%
2021–22
Spent per student
$14.0K
▲ 2% vs IA $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.2
IA 14.1 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
703 students on the public path
In brief

Manning’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 82% and math 74% in spring 2022, against 70% and 64% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,017 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 4 the district’s path is IKM-Manning Middle School, then IKM-Manning High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Manning’s grade

A− Test scores

A: better than 85% of Iowa school districts. Test scores are above the Iowa average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Iowa school districts we grade (326)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Iowa towns with similar household incomes (622)Better than 87%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 436 test results could put Manning anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Manning’s students in the tested grades sat them (437 in math, 436 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Manning, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–3Irwin Elementary Schoolin IrwinB+
4–8IKM-Manning Middle SchoolIKM-Manning Community School DistrictA
9–12IKM-Manning High SchoolIKM-Manning Community School DistrictB+

Manning’s public schools are run by IKM-Manning Community School District, which also serves Aspinwall, Irwin, Kirkman and Manilla. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

IKM-Manning Community School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 703 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 13.2 per teacher (IA 14.1)
$14,017IA $13,713 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading82%
State average 69.7% · 436 students tested
Math74%
State average 63.8% · 437 students tested

Manning vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Manning’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ManningAIKM-Manning

Every school in Manning

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Manningby address
IKM-Manning Middle School
Middle · Grades 4–8
A
297 students20:1Rate it →
IKM-Manning High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
185 students10:1Rate it →
Also serving Manningin other towns
Irwin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Irwin
B+
221 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Manning’s schools

Are Manning’s schools good?

By Iowa’s own tests, yes: the public schools Manning children attend outscore 85% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Manning in?

IKM-Manning Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 703 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Manning kids go to high school?

IKM-Manning High School, with 185 students; its own test results earn a B+.

How much does Manning spend per student?

$14,017 in IKM-Manning Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.