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West Delaware County 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 3 public schools serving 1,263 students in West Delaware County Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Delaware County Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,263 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Delaware County Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
90%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,727 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,498 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,727
$16,596
Spending / Student
$15,498
$16,167
Best West Delaware County Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Delaware Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lambert Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
West Delaware High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Delaware County Comm School District?
West Delaware County Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,263 students.
What is the rank of West Delaware County Comm School District?
West Delaware County Comm School District is ranked #88 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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 Delaware County Comm School District?
90% of West Delaware County Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Delaware County Comm School District?
West Delaware County 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 Delaware County Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,498 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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