Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Cedar Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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West Cedar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is West Cedar Elementary School's ranking?
West Cedar Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Cedar Elementary School?
225 students attend West Cedar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Cedar Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Cedar Elementary School?
West Cedar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Cedar Elementary School offer ?
West Cedar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Cedar Elementary School part of?
West Cedar Elementary School is part of Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District.
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