Johnson Steam School vs. West Willow Elementary School
Should I attend Johnson Steam School or West Willow Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Johnson Steam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
West Willow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Johnson Steam School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Willow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
334 students
453 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1190 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#623 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
63
Kindergarten Students
47
95
Grade 1 Students
43
55
Grade 2 Students
66
56
Grade 3 Students
57
62
Grade 4 Students
60
65
Grade 5 Students
61
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
32%
15%
% White
46%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%