Wilder Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School
Should I attend Wilder Elementary School or Whittier 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
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Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
420 students
427 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#341 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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140
Kindergarten Students
87
43
Grade 1 Students
88
46
Grade 2 Students
64
45
Grade 3 Students
76
53
Grade 4 Students
54
52
Grade 5 Students
51
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
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% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%