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4 schools in West Branch Comm School District

Iowa · 880 students · 1 city

In total, West Branch Comm School District hosts 4 public K-12 schools with about 880 students, averaging 220 per school.

4-year change in West Branch Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
880
+65 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How West Branch Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
71.7%#104 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
880#140 of 234#7,423 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#114 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.4:1#86 of 234#3,683 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
20.3%#208 of 234#7,404 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside West Branch Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 846 to 865 students (up 2%) and from 60 to 65 full-time teachers (up 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About West Branch Comm School District

West Branch Comm School District administers 4 public schools across Iowa, collectively instructing roughly 880 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, West Branch Comm School District consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 220 in this district, below the Iowa typical of 376.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in West Branch Comm School District has grew 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 815 students to 880. West Branch Comm School District now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2020-21.

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in West Branch Comm School District?
West Branch Comm School District operates 4 public K-12 schools in Iowa, serving approximately 880 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in West Branch Comm School District?
West Branch Comm School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in West Branch Comm School District?
Hoover Elementary School is the largest public school in West Branch Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 353 students.
What grade levels does West Branch Comm School District serve?
West Branch Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.