Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Central Pk - 8 School ranks in the bottom 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
West Central Pk - 8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Central Pk - 8 School is 0.15, 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 Central Pk - 8 School is ranked #918 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Central Pk - 8 School?
239 students attend West Central Pk - 8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Central Pk - 8 School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Pk - 8 School?
West Central Pk - 8 School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Central Pk - 8 School offer ?
West Central Pk - 8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is West Central Pk - 8 School part of?
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