Top Rankings
West Liberty Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,305 students in West Liberty Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Liberty Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
1,305 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West Liberty Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
756 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
12%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
510 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
39%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
109
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
88
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,480 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 $13,105 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,480
$16,406
Spending / Student
$13,105
$15,982
Best West Liberty Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Liberty Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
West Liberty High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Maxson Ave.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
806 N Miller St.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Grades: 1-4
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 W. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
Grades: PK-K
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Liberty Comm School District?
West Liberty Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,305 students.
What is the rank of West Liberty Comm School District?
West Liberty Comm School District is ranked #313 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Liberty Comm School District?
58% of West Liberty Comm School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Liberty Comm School District?
West Liberty 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 Liberty Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,105 is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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