Central DeWitt School District

331 E. 8th St
De Witt, IA 52742-0110
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Central DeWitt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,569 students in Central DeWitt 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 Central DeWitt School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (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
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,569 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Central DeWitt 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#54 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Central DeWitt   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
73%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central DeWitt   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central DeWitt   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Central DeWitt   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
40 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,418 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
56
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
118
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,250 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 $13,096 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Central DeWitt   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Central DeWitt   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,250
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Central DeWitt   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,096
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Central DeWitt   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Central DeWitt School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
Math: 75% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 4th Ave. E.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-4780
Grades: 4-6
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Central Dewitt Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0735
Grades: 7-8
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Central Dewitt High School
Math: 67% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Ekstrand Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1140 15th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
Grades: PK-3
| 472 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central DeWitt School District?
Central DeWitt School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,569 students.
What is the rank of Central DeWitt School District?
Central DeWitt 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central DeWitt School District?
90% of Central DeWitt School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central DeWitt School District?
Central DeWitt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Central DeWitt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,096 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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