Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 414 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
414 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.15
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,652 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,229 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,652
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,229
$16,042
Best West Bend-Mallard Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 107 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
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 414 students.
What is the rank of West Bend-Mallard Comm School District?
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District is ranked #135 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $11,229 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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