Top Rankings
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,818 students in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,818 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.47
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
23 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,631 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
90%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
59
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
180
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,965 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,839 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,965
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,839
$16,042
Best Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shell Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Grades: PK-4
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 5-8
| 696 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Grades: K-4
| 167 students
Rank: #55.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,818 students.
What is the rank of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District is ranked #32 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
90% of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,839 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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