Top Rankings
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,274 students in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
2,274 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
34 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
2,049 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
184
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
198
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,362 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,663 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,362
$16,392
Spending / Student
$12,663
$15,968
Best Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Grades: K-4
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Grades: K-4
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 5-8
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Grades: K-4
| 248 students
Rank: #66.
Shell Rock Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Grades: PK-4
| 169 students
Rank: #77.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,274 students.
What is the rank of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District is ranked #64 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
90% of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,663 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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