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Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School

Q: Is Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School a good school?

Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School ranks 55 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District in Waverly, Iowa. With 696 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state.

Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 88.1% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 80.2%. In mathematics, 84.7% of 8th graders were proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 74.4%. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is also lower than nearby Waterloo Community School District schools, which have higher ratios.

Interestingly, Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 24.28% in 2023-2024, compared to the much higher rates at nearby Hoover Middle School (58.6%) and George Washington Carver Academy (89.93%) in the Waterloo district. This suggests a more socioeconomically diverse student population, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% is lower than the state average, it could still be an area for improvement.

681

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,433

Per pupil spending ?

24.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677

(319) 352-3632

District: Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

Students who attend Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School usually attend:

High:

Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Iowa middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Iowa avg72%

55^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

101^st of 313Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	55 of 344	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	44 of 337	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	32 of 334	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	80.2	38 of 337	88.7%	★★★★☆
2021	67.3	91 of 324	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	70.5	77 of 342	77.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.4	48 of 318	84.9%	★★★★☆
2017	81.5	21 of 327	93.6%	★★★★★
2016	75.6	58 of 343	83.1%	★★★★☆
2015	77.1	45 of 349	87.1%	★★★★☆
2014	79.1	33 of 337	90.2%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics86%+13 vs state

English Language Arts82%+8 vs state

Science76%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School	Public	5-8	501 Heritage Way	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-3632	681	49	13.8	24.8%	620 (91.0%)	13 (1.9%)	15 (2.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.8%)	75.1	55^th of 344 public middle schools	84.0%		77.9	44^th of 337 public middle schools	86.9%	11	74.8	82.8	82.1	88.1		88.1	86.1	84.9	84.7		70.4	80.2	$11,433	$283	$11,149
Denver Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Longview Drive	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 984-6041	238	12	20.2	13.0%	228 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	92.9	1^st of 344 public middle schools	99.7%		90.4	4^th of 337 public middle schools	98.8%	3		94.7	96.7	95.8			90.7	93.5	95.8			95.8	$9,191	$24	$9,168
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School	Public	6-8	508 Beaver	New Hartford	50660	Butler County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 983-2206	210	11	18.3	22.9%	195 (92.9%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	77	43^rd of 344 public middle schools	87.5%					(n/a)		78.9	89.3	94.4			70.2	80.0	93.1			91.7	$12,362	$276	$12,086
Holmes Junior High School	Public	7-9	505 Holmes Dr	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2650	628	47	13.4	25.2%	513 (81.7%)	31 (4.9%)	21 (3.3%)	18 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.8%)	77.1	42^nd of 344 public middle schools	87.8%		79.6	38^th of 337 public middle schools	88.7%	4			89.5	89.1	94.2			84.5	84.6	87.4		78.6	$13,002	$245	$12,757
Peet Junior High School	Public	7-9	525 E Seerley Blvd	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2710	695	49	14.1	20.3%	568 (81.7%)	29 (4.2%)	18 (2.6%)	33 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	41 (5.9%)	78.6	36^th of 344 public middle schools	89.5%		76.3	54^th of 337 public middle schools	84.0%	18			85.0	93.7	87.3			83.8	83.8	79.5		82.4	$12,622	$245	$12,377
George Washington Carver Academy	Public	6-8	1505 Logan Ave	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2500	455	33	13.6	90.5%	54 (11.9%)	216 (47.5%)	91 (20.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.8%)	53 (11.6%)	5.7	325^th of 344 public middle schools	5.5%		3.8	324^th of 337 public middle schools	3.9%	1		47.4	48.4	61.1			51.1	42.6	61.5			51.7	$14,466	$860	$13,605
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1350 Katoski Dr	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2100	469	35	13.3	85.1%	122 (26.0%)	160 (34.1%)	70 (14.9%)	18 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (8.3%)	58 (12.4%)	3.7	329^th of 344 public middle schools	4.4%		2.3	330^th of 337 public middle schools	2.1%	1		39.6	53.6	64.0			47.5	50.4	48.4			48.4	$16,022	$901	$15,120
Hoover Middle School	Public	6-8	630 Hillcrest Rd	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 433-2830	848	57	14.9	56.3%	452 (53.3%)	168 (19.8%)	79 (9.3%)	48 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.2%)	81 (9.6%)	43.2	238^th of 344 public middle schools	30.8%		42.2	226^th of 337 public middle schools	32.9%	12		72.6	72.9	76.7			73.9	71.4	72.2			69.3	$12,322	$288	$12,033

Frequently Asked Questions about Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School

Is Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School a good school?

Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School ranks 55^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School attend?

Students who attend Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School usually go on to attend Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School

What district is Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School in?

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School?

Students at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 681 students attended Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School.

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