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#827 of 1,280 schools in IA
West Central Charter High School
High School · West Central Comm School District · Maynard, IA
A West Central Comm School District charter high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 54 305 Pember, Maynard, IA 50655
- Math 55% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Central Charter High School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 62% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Central Charter High 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low93/100K
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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
$56,250
Median home value
$139,600
Median rent
$629/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50655; 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.
West Central Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Central Charter High School is listed in West Central Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Central Charter High School
West Central Charter High School is a public high school in Maynard, IA, part of West Central Comm School District, serving approximately 85 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #827 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Central Charter High School
What grades does West Central Charter High School serve?
West Central Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Central Charter High School?
West Central Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Charter High School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Central Charter High School rank in IA?
West Central Charter High School ranks #827 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is West Central Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Central Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 West Central Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Charter High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is West Central Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, West Central Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Central Charter High School a Title I school?
No, West Central Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Central Charter High School?
52.9% of students at West Central Charter High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (563) 637-2283
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 50655)
- 694
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
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 50655; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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