Westwood Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 625 students in Westwood Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Westwood Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Westwood Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% 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
0.22
0.46
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
n/a
34,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
550 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
49
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
61
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
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 $15,390 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 $13,421 is less 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 Westwood Comm School District?
Westwood Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 625 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Comm School District?
Westwood Comm School District is ranked #77 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Comm School District?
88% of Westwood Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Comm School District?
Westwood Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Westwood Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,421 is less 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: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 625 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
