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Wapello Junior High School vs. Wapello Senior High School

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School Overview

School
Wapello Junior High School
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Wapello Senior High School
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Wapello Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Wapello Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, Wapello Junior High 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 179 students in grades 9-12, Wapello Senior High 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
100 students
179 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wapello Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wapello Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wapello Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wapello Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wapello Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wapello Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wapello Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wapello Community 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

#794 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#1051 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wapello Junior High 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 Wapello Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wapello Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wapello Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wapello Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wapello Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wapello Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wapello Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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80-89%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wapello Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wapello Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wapello Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wapello Senior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
26
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Grade 7 Students
34
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Grade 8 Students
40
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Grade 9 Students
-
42
Grade 10 Students
-
51
Grade 11 Students
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45
Grade 12 Students
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41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wapello Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wapello Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
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% Asian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wapello Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wapello Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wapello Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wapello Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wapello Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wapello Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wapello Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wapello Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wapello Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wapello Community 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wapello Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wapello Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wapello Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wapello Community 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
39%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wapello Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wapello Community 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
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wapello Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wapello Community 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 Wapello Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wapello Community 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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