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West Bend-Mallard Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 422 students in West Bend-Mallard Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Bend-Mallard Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
422 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Bend-Mallard 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
70%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,393 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,017 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,393
$16,592
Spending / Student
$11,017
$16,163
Best West Bend-Mallard Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Bend-mallard Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 3rd Ave Sw
Mallard, IA 50562
(515) 887-7821
Mallard, IA 50562
(515) 887-7821
Gr: PK-4 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
West Bend-mallard Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 3rd Ave. Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
Gr: 5-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
West Bend-mallard High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Ave Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Bend-Mallard Comm School District?
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 422 students.
What is the rank of West Bend-Mallard Comm School District?
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District is ranked #136 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Bend-Mallard Comm School District?
92% of West Bend-Mallard Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Bend-Mallard Comm School District?
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Bend-Mallard Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,017 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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