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West Delaware County Community School District


At a glance
72ndof 313 Iowa districts▼ 2
Better than 76% of Iowa districts
701 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
·(563) 927-3515·All Iowa district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 77% of districts
3
Schools
1,263
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedWest Delaware High School32nd of 340 Iowa high schools
Biggest riser
West Delaware High School up 34 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The West Delaware County Community School District is a high-performing school district in Iowa, comprising one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school. The district consistently delivers excellent academic results, with its schools ranking among the top in the state.

West Delaware High School is a standout, consistently ranked among the top high schools in Iowa and boasting impressive academic performance, with 88.9% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 85% of 11th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also maintains a high graduation rate of 88.3%. West Delaware Middle School is another top performer, ranked 34 out of 344 Iowa middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

While the district's academic performance is consistently strong, there are a few areas that may warrant further attention. The significant difference in free and reduced-price lunch eligibility between the high school and elementary school may indicate potential equity concerns, and the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools could be an issue to address. Overall, the West Delaware County Community School District appears to be a high-quality educational system, providing students with a strong foundation for academic success.

Ranking:
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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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