Winterset Bridges School (Closed 2023)

624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Winterset Bridges 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(17-18)
<50%
76%
(17-18)
<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
(17-18)
≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
23%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winterset Bridges School?
The graduation rate of Winterset Bridges School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Winterset Bridges School?
20 students attend Winterset Bridges School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Winterset Bridges School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winterset Bridges School?
Winterset Bridges School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winterset Bridges School offer ?
Winterset Bridges School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winterset Bridges School part of?
Winterset Bridges School is part of Winterset Community School District.

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