Top Rankings
West Liberty Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,282 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 64%), 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,282 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
61%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
37%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,739 in this school district is less 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 $13,340 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,739
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,340
$16,042
Best West Liberty Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Liberty Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
West Liberty High School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Miller St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Liberty Comm School District?
West Liberty Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,282 students.
What is the rank of West Liberty Comm School District?
West Liberty Comm School District is ranked #311 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Liberty Comm School District?
61% of West Liberty Comm School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 $13,340 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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