Top Rankings
Winterset Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,663 students in Winterset Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Winterset Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,663 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winterset Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,739 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,883 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,739
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,883
$16,042
Best Winterset Comm School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterset Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3336
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3336
Grades: 7-8
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Grades: PK-3
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Winterset Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Winterset Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3010
Grades: 4-6
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winterset Comm School District?
Winterset Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,663 students.
What is the rank of Winterset Comm School District?
Winterset Comm School District is ranked #150 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winterset Comm School District?
93% of Winterset Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winterset Comm School District?
Winterset Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Winterset Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,883 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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