Woodrow Wilson Middle School

712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Woodrow Wilson Middle School serves 916 students in grades 6-8.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School placed 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Woodrow Wilson Middle School's student population of 916 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
916 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodrow Wilson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Middle School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
12%
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Black
5%
7%
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White
69%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1044 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
916 students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Woodrow Wilson Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 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
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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