Jordan Creek Elementary School vs. Western Hills Elementary School
Should I attend Jordan Creek Elementary School or Western Hills 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
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Top Rankings
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Western Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jordan Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Western Hills Elementary 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 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
657 students
576 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#914 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
30
Kindergarten Students
88
78
Grade 1 Students
79
79
Grade 2 Students
67
74
Grade 3 Students
114
77
Grade 4 Students
85
72
Grade 5 Students
65
84
Grade 6 Students
112
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
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% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
20%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
69%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%