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#312 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 24% in state

Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center

High School · Calamus-wheatland Comm School District · Wheatland, IA

A Calamus-wheatland Comm School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 279 110 E Park Rd, Wheatland, IA 52777

  • Math 67% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.2% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.6% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)79% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$14,457
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 72% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low205/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,250

Median home value

$142,600

Median rent

$788/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Calamus-wheatland Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is listed in Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center

Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is a public high school in Wheatland, IA, part of Calamus-wheatland Comm School District, serving approximately 205 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center

What grades does Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center serve?

Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?

Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center rank in IA?

Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center ranks #312 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center a charter school?

No, Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center a Title I school?

No, Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center?

29.3% of students at Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 52777)
1,335
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52777; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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