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Winfield-MT Union Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 380 students in Winfield-MT Union Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Winfield-MT Union Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
380 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winfield-MT Union Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,579 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,721 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,579
$16,596
Spending / Student
$15,721
$16,167
Best Winfield-MT Union Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winfield-MT Union Comm School District?
Winfield-MT Union Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 380 students.
What is the rank of Winfield-MT Union Comm School District?
Winfield-MT Union Comm School District is ranked #265 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winfield-MT Union Comm School District?
91% of Winfield-MT Union Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winfield-MT Union Comm School District?
Winfield-MT Union Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Winfield-MT Union Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,721 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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