Serving 249 students in grades 6-8, West Burlington Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
6%
7%
White
76%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend West Burlington Junior High School?
249 students attend West Burlington Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of West Burlington Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Burlington Junior High School?
West Burlington Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Burlington Junior High School offer ?
West Burlington Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Burlington Junior High School part of?
West Burlington Junior High School is part of West Burlington Ind School District.
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