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West Central Valley Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 859 students in West Central Valley 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 Central Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
859 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West Central Valley Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
10 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
751 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
87%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
57
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
66
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,829 is higher than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,028 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,829
$16,406
Spending / Student
$14,028
$15,982
Best West Central Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 N.e. 3rd St
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Grades: PK-2
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Washington Street
Dexter, IA 50070
(515) 789-4480
Dexter, IA 50070
(515) 789-4480
Grades: 3-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
West Central Valley Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1375 High St.
Redfield, IA 50233
(515) 833-2331
Redfield, IA 50233
(515) 833-2331
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
West Central Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3299 White Pole Rd
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1313
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1313
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Central Valley Comm School District?
West Central Valley Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 859 students.
What is the rank of West Central Valley Comm School District?
West Central Valley Comm School District is ranked #145 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central Valley Comm School District?
87% of West Central Valley Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central Valley Comm School District?
West Central Valley 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 Central Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,028 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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