C
Below Average
58/100

Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 14573 Washington Street, Douds, IA 52551
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 48th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
298
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%48/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 66th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (−7 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%62%reading -7 pts, math -14 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income57%47%reading +5 pts, math -8 pts32nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 14573 Washington Street
City Douds
ZIP Code 52551
District 1928980
NCES School ID 192898001667
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52551

Understanding the community around Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,184
Per Capita Income $29,734
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $100,600
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 87.5%
Renter-Occupied 12.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.3%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Black 0.7%
Two or More Races 1.3%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 298
Teachers (FTE) 26.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center?
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center?
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center has 298 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center serve?
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center receive per student?
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center receives $17,236 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center in 52551 ▼
Avg Home Value
$236,706
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+17.6%
% Renters
12.5%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026