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