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West Central Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 329 students in West Central Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in West Central Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
329 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
West Central Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
299 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
91%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
30
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,131 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,878 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,131
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,878
$16,042
Best West Central Comm School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
West Central Pk - 8 School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Central Comm School District?
West Central Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of West Central Comm School District?
West Central Comm School District is ranked #268 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Central Comm School District?
91% of West Central Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Central Comm School District?
West Central Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Central Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,878 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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