For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 871 students in West Branch Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Branch Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
871 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Branch Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
13 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
768 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
81
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,216 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,829 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 116% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,216
$16,361
Spending / Student
$32,829
$15,938
Best West Branch Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Branch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 W Main
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7216
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7216
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
West Branch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W. Main St.
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
Grades: PK-4
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Branch Comm School District?
West Branch Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 871 students.
What is the rank of West Branch Comm School District?
West Branch Comm School District is ranked #127 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch Comm School District?
88% of West Branch Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Branch Comm School District?
West Branch Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Branch Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,829 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 116% over four school years.
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