Serving 108 students in grades 4-6, Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 108 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School?
108 students attend Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School?
Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School offer ?
Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 108 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
