Winterset Bridges School (Closed 2023)

624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Winterset Bridges 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
This chart displays total students of Winterset Bridges School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(17-18)
<50%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winterset Bridges School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winterset Bridges School 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 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winterset Bridges School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
5%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Winterset Bridges School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winterset Bridges School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Winterset Bridges School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Winterset Bridges School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Winterset Bridges School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Winterset Bridges School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
≥50%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Winterset Bridges School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winterset Bridges School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
23%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winterset Bridges School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winterset Bridges School?
The graduation rate of Winterset Bridges School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Winterset Bridges School?
20 students attend Winterset Bridges School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Winterset Bridges School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winterset Bridges School?
Winterset Bridges School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winterset Bridges School offer ?
Winterset Bridges School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winterset Bridges School part of?
Winterset Bridges School is part of Winterset Community School District.

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