Top Rankings
Woodbury Central Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 584 students in Woodbury Central 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 Woodbury Central Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (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
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
584 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Woodbury Central Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,402 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,568 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,402
$16,596
Spending / Student
$14,568
$16,167
Best Woodbury Central Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 South 4th Street
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Woodbury Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 S 4th St
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Woodbury Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 South 4th Street
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woodbury Central Comm School District?
Woodbury Central Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 584 students.
What is the rank of Woodbury Central Comm School District?
Woodbury Central Comm School District is ranked #108 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbury Central Comm School District?
91% of Woodbury Central Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodbury Central Comm School District?
Woodbury Central Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Woodbury Central Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,568 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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