Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Bend-mallard Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Bend-mallard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
West Bend-mallard Elementary School's student population of 156 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Bend-mallard Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Bend-mallard Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1221 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Bend-mallard Elementary School's ranking?
West Bend-mallard Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend West Bend-mallard Elementary School?
156 students attend West Bend-mallard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Bend-mallard Elementary School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bend-mallard Elementary School?
West Bend-mallard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Bend-mallard Elementary School offer ?
West Bend-mallard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Bend-mallard Elementary School part of?
West Bend-mallard Elementary School is part of West Bend-Mallard Comm School District.
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