Top Rankings
Waukee 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 12,431 students in Waukee 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 Waukee Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
12,431 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
811 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Waukee 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.45
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
979 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
812 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
741 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
9,117 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
73%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
756 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
226
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
1,009
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
960
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,010
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,043
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
981
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
967
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
969
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
944
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
925
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
918
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
897
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
802
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
780
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,395 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,381 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$191 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$229 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,395
$16,406
Spending / Student
$18,381
$15,982
Best Waukee Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shuler Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16400 Douglas Parkway
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8597
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8597
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4240 156th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-3585
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Waukee Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 6th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5193
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5193
Grades: K-5
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Waukee Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 S. Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Grades: 6-7
| 1,021 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Ragan Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 Ne Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-0435
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #66.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 E.p. True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5166
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5166
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #77.
Radiant Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 170th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 987-5161
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1455 98th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-3363
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-3363
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #99.
Prairieview School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Grades: 8-9
| 981 students
Rank: #1010.
Timberline School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2605 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Grades: 8-9
| 862 students
Rank: #1111.
South Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222
Grades: 6-7
| 892 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 South 95th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5196
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5196
Grades: K-5
| 694 students
Rank: #1313.
Eason Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Se Boone Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #1414.
Northwest High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 Nw 10th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Grades: 10-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #1515.
Waukee High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Se University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Grades: 10-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: n/an/a
430 Ashowrth Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Grades: PK
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District manages 16 public schools serving 12,431 students.
What is the rank of Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District is ranked #43 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waukee Comm School District?
73% of Waukee Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Waukee Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,381 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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