Top Rankings
Ar-We-Va Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 248 students in Ar-We-Va Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Ar-We-Va Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
248 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ar-We-Va Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.47
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
82%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,331 is higher 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 $13,827 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,331
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,827
$16,042
Best Ar-We-Va Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Clinton Street
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ar-We-Va Comm School District?
Ar-We-Va Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 248 students.
What is the rank of Ar-We-Va Comm School District?
Ar-We-Va Comm School District is ranked #71 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ar-We-Va Comm School District?
82% of Ar-We-Va Comm School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ar-We-Va Comm School District?
Ar-We-Va Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Ar-We-Va Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,827 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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