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West Liberty Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,291 students in West Liberty Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Liberty Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
1,291 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Liberty Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#316 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
60%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
37%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,637 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,247 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,637
$16,592
Spending / Student
$13,247
$16,163
Best West Liberty Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Liberty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
West Liberty High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Maxson Ave.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
806 N Miller St.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Gr: K-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Miller St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Liberty Comm School District?
West Liberty Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,291 students.
What is the rank of West Liberty Comm School District?
West Liberty Comm School District is ranked #314 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Liberty Comm School District?
60% of West Liberty Comm School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Liberty Comm School District?
West Liberty Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Liberty Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,247 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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