Best Public Schools in Waukee, IA


Summary:

The Waukee Community School District in Iowa operates 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that rank among the top in the state.

Waukee Middle School and Trailridge School are two of the highest-performing middle schools in the district, ranking 28th and 15th out of 344 Iowa middle schools, respectively. Both schools have exceptional test scores, with over 84% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. At the high school level, Northwest High School stands out as the top-performing high school in the district, ranking 46th out of 340 Iowa high schools and earning a 4-star rating.

Overall, the Waukee Community School District provides a high-quality education, with most schools exceeding state averages on assessments and earning strong ratings from SchoolDigger. However, the district also faces some challenges, such as a higher-than-desired chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% across all schools. The district serves a diverse population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 8.77% to 30% across the different schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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