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#221 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 17% in state

Williamsburg Jr-sr High School

High School · Williamsburg Comm School District · Williamsburg, IA

A Williamsburg Comm School District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 120 810 W Walnut, Williamsburg, IA 52361

  • Math 83% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 90% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.7% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation10.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$12,857
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Williamsburg Jr-sr High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency90%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 86% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 40 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Williamsburg Jr-sr 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,075/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamsburg), 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

$66,695

Median home value

$198,000

Median rent

$758/mo

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

65.7%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.6% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Williamsburg Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.0 mi3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Williamsburg Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Williamsburg Jr-sr High School is listed in Williamsburg Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Williamsburg Jr-sr High School

Williamsburg Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Williamsburg, IA, part of Williamsburg Comm School District, serving approximately 585 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Williamsburg Jr-sr High School

What grades does Williamsburg Jr-sr High School serve?

Williamsburg Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Williamsburg Jr-sr High School?

Williamsburg Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Jr-sr High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Williamsburg Jr-sr High School rank in IA?

Williamsburg Jr-sr High School ranks #221 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Williamsburg Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Williamsburg Jr-sr High 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 Williamsburg Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamsburg Jr-sr High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Williamsburg Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Williamsburg Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Williamsburg Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Williamsburg Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamsburg Jr-sr High School?

23.4% of students at Williamsburg Jr-sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
585
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Iowa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 52361)
4,781
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
39.8
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 52361; 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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