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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
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 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
23%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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