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West Branch Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 880 students in West Branch Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Branch Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
880 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Branch Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
86%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,493 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 114% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,060
$16,596
Spending / Student
$32,493
$16,167
Best West Branch Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W. Main St.
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
Gr: 5-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
West Branch High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Main
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7216
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7216
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
400 W. Orange St.
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7447
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7447
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Branch Comm School District?
West Branch Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 880 students.
What is the rank of West Branch Comm School District?
West Branch Comm School District is ranked #133 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch Comm School District?
86% of West Branch Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Branch Comm School District?
West Branch Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Branch Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,493 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 114% over four school years.
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