Serving 257 students in grades 5-8, West Branch Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
West Branch 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 Branch Middle School is 0.17, 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.
West Branch Middle School is ranked #415 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Branch Middle School?
257 students attend West Branch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Branch Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Branch Middle School?
West Branch Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Branch Middle School offer ?
West Branch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Branch Middle School part of?
This school is OK for students who are not college bound. No homework most nights, can still make honor roll with little effort. Math is acceptable to good, reading/language arts is taught on a remedial level only, science has a good teacher (1 yr) and a bad one (2 yrs), social studies has good teachers but unclear curriculum. The main emphasis in the district is on sports, not education.
- Posted by Parent - whiff
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