Central Dewitt Intermediate School
Central Dewitt Intermediate School serves 319 students in grades 4-6.
Central Dewitt Intermediate School 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 69%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Central Dewitt Intermediate School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Dewitt Intermediate School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,227 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Central Dewitt Intermediate School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 1227 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
4%
6%
White
89%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
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