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#743 of 1,280 schools in IA

Twin Rivers Elementary School

Elementary School · Twin Rivers Comm School District · Bode, IA

A Twin Rivers Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 153 200 College Ave., Bode, IA 50519

  • Math 90% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
District spending per student$35,082
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Twin Rivers Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
90%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Twin Rivers Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average543/100K

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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

$69,063

Median home value

$114,400

Median rent

$525/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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.

Twin Rivers Comm School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$35,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Twin Rivers Elementary School is listed in Twin Rivers Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Twin Rivers Elementary School

Twin Rivers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bode, IA, part of Twin Rivers Comm School District, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Twin Rivers Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Twin Rivers Elementary School is located at 200 College Ave, PO Box 153, Bode, IA 50519 1. The school operates under the Twin Rivers Community School District 1. Its stated mission is to promote excellence in education so each student is prepared with skills for a lifetime of learning and becomes a responsible, productive member of global society 1. The school is currently seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year, requiring either a Special Education license or an elementary license with willingness to obtain a conditional endorsement 1. Mark Wenzel serves as the Elementary Principal and is the contact for this position 1. Additionally, the district is hiring a part-time custodian for the 2025-26 school year, with Angela Jolly listed as the contact 1. Substitute bus drivers are also needed for the 2025-2026 school year, with Leo Reigelsberger serving as the Transportation Director 1. Applications for these positions are available on the district website 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.tr.k12.ia.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Twin Rivers Elementary School

What grades does Twin Rivers Elementary School serve?

Twin Rivers Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Twin Rivers Elementary School?

Twin Rivers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Rivers Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Twin Rivers Elementary School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Twin Rivers Elementary School rank in IA?

Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks #743 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Twin Rivers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Twin Rivers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Twin Rivers Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Rivers Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Twin Rivers Elementary School a charter school?

No, Twin Rivers Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Twin Rivers Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Twin Rivers Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Rivers Elementary School?

53.2% of students at Twin Rivers Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Humboldt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 50519)
713
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
42.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 50519; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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