Woodbury Central Comm School District

408 South 4th Street
Moville, IA 51039
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Woodbury Central Comm 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 566 students in Woodbury Central Comm 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 Woodbury Central Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
566 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Woodbury Central Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#82 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Woodbury Central Comm   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodbury Central Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodbury Central Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodbury Central Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Woodbury Central Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
n/a
34,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
531 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
94%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
31
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
55
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,032 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Woodbury Central Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart displays total spending of Woodbury Central Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,892
$16,361
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Woodbury Central Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,032
$15,938
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Woodbury Central Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Woodbury Central Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodbury Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
408 S 4th St
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Moville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
408 South 4th Street
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Woodbury Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
408 South 4th Street
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Woodbury Central Comm School District?
Woodbury Central Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 566 students.
What is the rank of Woodbury Central Comm School District?
Woodbury Central Comm School District is ranked #87 out of 327 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 Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbury Central Comm School District?
94% of Woodbury Central Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodbury Central Comm School District?
Woodbury Central Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Woodbury Central Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,032 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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