Serving 855 students in grades 6-8, Woodrow Wilson Middle 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 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodrow Wilson Middle School serves the southern part of Council Bluffs, IA, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson Middle School's student population of 855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Middle School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1064 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
7%
7%
White
68%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson Middle School's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is ranked #1064 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson Middle School often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gerald W Kirn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
855 students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Woodrow Wilson Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Middle School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Middle School part of?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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