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Mary Welsh Elementary School vs. Iowa Valley Elementary School

Should you attend Mary Welsh Elementary School or Iowa Valley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mary Welsh Elementary School
2383 Raider Drive
Williamsburg, IA 52361
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Iowa Valley Elementary School
151 E May
Marengo, IA 52301
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Mary Welsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary Welsh Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Iowa Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
647 students
324 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary Welsh Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Iowa Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary Welsh Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Iowa Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary Welsh Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Iowa Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary Welsh Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Williamsburg Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#196 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
#458 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary Welsh Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Iowa Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in IA)
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Welsh Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Iowa Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Welsh Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Iowa Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Welsh Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Williamsburg Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Iowa Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mary Welsh Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Iowa Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
52
Kindergarten Students
85
45
Grade 1 Students
86
37
Grade 2 Students
90
35
Grade 3 Students
66
36
Grade 4 Students
91
36
Grade 5 Students
95
38
Grade 6 Students
104
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary Welsh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Williamsburg Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Iowa Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary Welsh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Williamsburg Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Iowa Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary Welsh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Williamsburg Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Iowa Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
85%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary Welsh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Williamsburg Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Iowa Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary Welsh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Williamsburg Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Iowa Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary Welsh Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Williamsburg Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Iowa Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary Welsh Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Williamsburg Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Iowa Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary Welsh Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Williamsburg Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Iowa Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Iowa Valley Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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