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Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
7
Schools
2,304
Students
$15,522
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
23.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
94.7%
Graduation Rate
+8.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,304 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,522 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Margaretta Carey Elementary SchoolKG–04237
Shell Rock Elementary SchoolPK–04172
Southeast Elementary SchoolKG–04164
West Cedar Elementary SchoolKG–04230
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School05–08699
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Greenview Alternative School09–1231
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School09–12771
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,522Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
40%
State
51.5%
Local (property tax)
39.8%
Federal
8.7%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,304
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.7%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.7% graduation rate — 8.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,304 students.
What is the graduation rate for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 94.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District spend per student?
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District spends $15,522 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
23% of students in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
No, Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District serve?
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.