Serving 107 students in grades 5-8, West Bend-mallard Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 107 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
West Bend-mallard Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Bend-mallard 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 West Bend-mallard Middle School's ranking?
West Bend-mallard Middle School is ranked #475 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Bend-mallard Middle School?
107 students attend West Bend-mallard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Bend-mallard Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bend-mallard Middle School?
West Bend-mallard Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Bend-mallard Middle School offer ?
West Bend-mallard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Bend-mallard Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 107 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
