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5.5 avg / 10

Wapsie Valley Comm School District

School District · Fairbank, Iowa

Students: 680
Teachers (FTE): 57

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

6

5 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,234

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

Iowa rank

#276 of 310

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Iowa avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,234

+$212 vs Iowa median

District size

680 students

Typical than Iowa median

About Wapsie Valley Comm School District

Wapsie Valley Comm School District is a Fairbank, Iowa school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $13,234 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Wapsie Valley Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Readlyn Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Wapsie Valley Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 75.9% and ELA proficiency of 70.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Wapsie Valley Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 75.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 70.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Wapsie Valley Comm School District with test data.

District Details

State
Iowa
City
Fairbank
Total Enrollment
680
Teachers (FTE)
57
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wapsie Valley Comm School District?

Wapsie Valley Comm School District has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Wapsie Valley Comm School District?

The average composite rating for Wapsie Valley Comm School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wapsie Valley Comm School District?

Wapsie Valley Comm School District spends $13,234 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wapsie Valley Comm School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wapsie Valley Comm School District is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wapsie Valley Comm School District?

Readlyn Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wapsie Valley Comm School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Wapsie Valley Comm School District?

Across schools in Wapsie Valley Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Wapsie Valley Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?

Wapsie Valley Comm School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
75.9%
ELA Proficiency
70.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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