Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School serves 287 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 93% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)93%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)87%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School?
287 students attend Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School?
Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School offer ?
Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School part of?
Waverly-shell Rock Junior High School is part of Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District.
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