Serving 196 students in grades 7-12, Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center's student population of 196 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center's ranking?
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is ranked #674 out of 1,233 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?
196 students attend Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center offer ?
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center part of?
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is part of Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District.
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