West Cedar Elementary School

West Cedar Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waverly, Iowa, serving around 230 students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Iowa and earning a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Cedar Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 82.2% of 3rd graders and 80.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64.2% and 72.9% at the state level, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 82.2% of 3rd graders and 86.3% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to 76.3% and 72.7% at the state level. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.8 to 19.1 in recent years, suggesting students may receive more individualized attention.

While West Cedar Elementary School serves a population with relatively higher socioeconomic status, as evidenced by its low free/reduced lunch rates, the nearby Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District schools, such as Margaretta Carey Elementary and Southeast Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with some outperforming West Cedar in certain grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that the Waverly-Shell Rock community is home to a number of high-quality elementary schools that provide excellent educational opportunities for students.