51爆料

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

1415 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,818 students in Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
51爆料s in Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,818 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#33 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
84%
68%
81%
70%
77%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
90%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,965 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,839 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,965
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,839
$16,042

Best Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Gr: 9-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 5-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,818 students.
What is the rank of Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is ranked #30 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District?
90% of Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,839 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,818 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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