Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center serves 211 students in grades 7-12.
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center's student population of 211 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center's ranking?
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is ranked #371 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?
211 students attend Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center offer ?
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center part of?
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is part of Calamus-Wheatland Community School District.
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