Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Viola Gibson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Viola Gibson 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 Viola Gibson Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Viola Gibson Elementary School is ranked #163 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Viola Gibson Elementary School often compared to?
Viola Gibson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowman Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Viola Gibson Elementary School?
591 students attend Viola Gibson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Viola Gibson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viola Gibson Elementary School?
Viola Gibson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viola Gibson Elementary School offer ?
Viola Gibson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Viola Gibson Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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