Waukee Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 13,082 students in Waukee Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Waukee Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Waukee Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.46
# American Indian Students
25 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,050 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
928 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
892 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
9,317 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
71%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
862 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
371
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
1,006
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,024
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,000
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,040
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,034
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,006
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,000
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
978
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
967
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
961
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
949
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
910
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
836
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,629 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,466 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District manages 17 public schools serving 13,082 students.
What is the rank of Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District is ranked #42 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waukee Comm School District?
71% of Waukee Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Waukee Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,466 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 17 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 13,082 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in IA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
