Top Rankings
Winterset Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,723 students in Winterset Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Winterset Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,723 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Winterset Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
1,599 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
110
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
152
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,156 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,330 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,156
$16,392
Spending / Student
$15,330
$15,968
Best Winterset Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterset Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Grades: 4-6
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Winterset Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Winterset Junior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3336
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3336
Grades: 7-8
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Grades: PK-3
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winterset Comm School District?
Winterset Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,723 students.
What is the rank of Winterset Comm School District?
Winterset Comm School District is ranked #131 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winterset Comm School District?
93% of Winterset Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winterset Comm School District?
Winterset Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Winterset Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,330 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
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