Top Rankings
West Burlington Ind School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 900 students in West Burlington Ind School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Burlington Ind School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
900 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West Burlington Ind School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
51 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
645 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
72%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
62
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,247 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,859 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,247
$16,468
Spending / Student
$10,859
$16,042
Best West Burlington Ind School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Ramsey St
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Grades: 6-12
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Burlington Ind School District?
West Burlington Ind School District manages 2 public schools serving 900 students.
What is the rank of West Burlington Ind School District?
West Burlington Ind School District is ranked #97 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Burlington Ind School District?
72% of West Burlington Ind School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Burlington Ind School District?
West Burlington Ind School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Burlington Ind School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,859 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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