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Oelwein Online School
School · Oelwein Comm School District · Oelwein, IA
An Oelwein Comm School District school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 6th Ave. SW, Oelwein, IA 50662
- Math 25% vs IA 69% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs IA 76% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Oelwein Online School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 36% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 12 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oelwein Online School 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated765/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oelwein), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,145
Median home value
$108,200
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Oelwein Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,574NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oelwein Online School is listed in Oelwein Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oelwein Online School
Oelwein Online School is a public school in Oelwein, IA, part of Oelwein Comm School District, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,260 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oelwein Online School
What grades does Oelwein Online School serve?
Oelwein Online School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Oelwein Online School?
Oelwein Online School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oelwein Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oelwein Online School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oelwein Online School rank in IA?
Oelwein Online School ranks #1,260 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Oelwein Online School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oelwein Online School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Oelwein Online School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oelwein Online School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Oelwein Online School a charter school?
No, Oelwein Online School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oelwein Online School a Title I school?
No, Oelwein Online School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oelwein Online School?
45.6% of students at Oelwein Online School 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (319) 283-3536
- Area population (ZIP 50662)
- 6,497
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 50662; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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