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#215 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 17% in state

West Central Valley Middle School

Middle School · West Central Valley Comm School District · Redfield, IA

A West Central Valley Comm School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX B 1375 High St., Redfield, IA 50233

  • Math 76% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • Reading 87% vs IA 77% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.9% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.4% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,052
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at West Central Valley Middle School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency87%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
77%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Central Valley Middle 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 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low86/100K

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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

$80,375

Median home value

$198,600

Median rent

$781/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

90.1%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50233; 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.

West Central Valley Comm School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 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 Middle School is listed in West Central Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Central Valley Middle School

West Central Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Redfield, IA, part of West Central Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 189 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% 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 Middle School

What grades does West Central Valley Middle School serve?

West Central Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend West Central Valley Middle School?

West Central Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Valley Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Central Valley Middle School is 14.5:1. 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 Middle School rank in IA?

West Central Valley Middle School ranks #215 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is West Central Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Central Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 West Central Valley Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Valley Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Central Valley Middle School a charter school?

No, West Central Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Central Valley Middle School a Title I school?

No, West Central Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Central Valley Middle School?

40.2% of students at West Central Valley Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
189
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
Area population (ZIP 50233)
1,385
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
41.8
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 · 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 50233; 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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