D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Perry #1 Elementary School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd, Independence, IA 50644
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 70% · Math 50% proficient · 28th percentile in Iowa
Resources
C+
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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
27
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%28/100reading 48th percentile, math 8th percentile among Iowa middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% 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 −50 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 proficiency70% (+1 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (−20 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
White70%50%reading -4 pts, math -26 pts12th 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 1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd
City Independence
ZIP Code 50644
District 1915330
NCES School ID 191533002057
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50644

Understanding the community around Perry #1 Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,893
Per Capita Income $38,495
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,200
Median Rent $795
Owner-Occupied 76.4%
Renter-Occupied 23.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Perry #1 Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 63.0%
Female 37.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 27
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Perry #1 Elementary School?
Perry #1 Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Perry #1 Elementary School?
Perry #1 Elementary School has 27 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Perry #1 Elementary School serve?
Perry #1 Elementary School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Perry #1 Elementary School receive per student?
Perry #1 Elementary School receives $12,214 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Perry #1 Elementary School in 50644 ▼
Avg Home Value
$223,941
Avg Monthly Rent
$888
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
23.6%

Other Schools in 50644

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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