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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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 852 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 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
852 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Central Valley 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.1%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,703 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,643 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,703
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,643
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Central Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
803 Washington Street
Dexter, IA 50070
(515) 789-4480
Dexter, IA 50070
(515) 789-4480
Gr: 3-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Central Valley Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1375 High St.
Redfield, IA 50233
(515) 833-2331
Redfield, IA 50233
(515) 833-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
West Central Valley High School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 852 students.
What is the rank of West Central Valley Comm School District?
West Central Valley Comm School District is ranked #156 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 science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 American Indian, 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 $16,643 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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