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#892 of 1,280 schools in IA
West Central Valley High School
High School · West Central Valley Comm School District · Stuart, IA
A West Central Valley Comm School District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3299 White Pole Rd, Stuart, IA 50250
- Math 54% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Central Valley High School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
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 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Central Valley 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low244/100K
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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
$75,750
Median home value
$202,700
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50250; 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 Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Central Valley High School is listed in West Central Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Central Valley High School
West Central Valley High School is a public high school in Stuart, IA, part of West Central Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 261 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Central Valley High School
What grades does West Central Valley High School serve?
West Central Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Central Valley High School?
West Central Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Valley High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Central Valley High School rank in IA?
West Central Valley High School ranks #892 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is West Central Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Central Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Valley High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Central Valley High School a charter school?
No, West Central Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Central Valley High School a Title I school?
No, West Central Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Central Valley High School?
35.6% of students at West Central Valley 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
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Guthrie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (515) 523-1313
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 50250)
- 2,652
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 50250; 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
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