Serving 30 students in grades 1-3, Bernard Elementary 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Bernard Elementary School?
30 students attend Bernard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bernard Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernard Elementary School?
Bernard Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bernard Elementary School offer ?
Bernard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Bernard Elementary School part of?
Bernard Elementary School is part of Western Dubuque Community School District.
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