Serving 201 students in grades 6-12, Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School's student population of 201 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School is ranked #973 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waco High School, Winfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School?
201 students attend Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School?
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School offer ?
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School part of?
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School is part of Winfield-MT Union Comm School District.
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