Whiting Community School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Whiting Community School District, serving 211 students. Whiting Community School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
Public schools in Whiting Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 74% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Whiting Community School District are Whiting Elementary School and Whiting Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is less than the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Whiting Community School District |
| School District Website | http://www.whitingcsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (712) 455-2468 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,330 Schools |
| # of Students | 211 Students | 502,459 Students |
| # of Teachers | 23 Teachers | 34,396 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Whiting Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #197 out of 333 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 74% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 1,874 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 2% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 12,683 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 12 Students | 54,404 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 30,879 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 189 Students | 381,240 Students |
| % White Students | 90% | 76% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,350 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 3 Students | 20,029 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 11 | 22,072 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 13 | 38,247 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 16 | 34,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 15 | 36,010 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 12 | 36,631 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 9 | 37,922 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 17 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 17 | 37,546 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 26 | 37,038 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 13 | 36,371 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 18 | 37,643 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 12 | 37,027 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 18 | 36,147 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 14 | 36,946 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $15,611 is higher than the state median of $14,090. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,360 is higher than the state median of $13,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $3 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $3 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,611 | $14,090 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,360 | $13,630 |
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Whiting Community School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Whiting Elementary School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:4/Bottom 50%606 West St10
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: PK-6 | 110 students
- Whiting Senior High School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:3/Bottom 50%606 West St10
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: 7-12 | 101 students
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