Serving 696 students in grades 5-8, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 696 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Waverly-shell Rock Middle 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 Waverly-shell Rock Middle School is 0.17, 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 Waverly-shell Rock Middle School's ranking?
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School is ranked #155 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Waverly-shell Rock Middle School often compared to?
Waverly-shell Rock Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denver Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Waverly-shell Rock Middle School?
696 students attend Waverly-shell Rock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Waverly-shell Rock Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly-shell Rock Middle School?
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waverly-shell Rock Middle School offer ?
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waverly-shell Rock Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 696 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
