B+
Above Average
81/100

Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 501 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA 50677
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 87th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 48th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Iowa for achievement

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

81
Repit Score
out of 100
696
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%87/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%48/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 43rd percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% 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 +16 points better 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 proficiency71% (+2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency81% (+12 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
White72%82%reading -2 pts, math +6 pts63rd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts39th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%90%reading +10 pts, math +31 pts92nd percentile (list)
Low-income62%72%reading +10 pts, math +17 pts80th 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 501 Heritage Way
City Waverly
ZIP Code 50677
District 1930540
NCES School ID 193054002163
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50677

Understanding the community around Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,635
Per Capita Income $42,491
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $217,100
Median Rent $826
Owner-Occupied 79.4%
Renter-Occupied 20.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.1%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Black 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 696
Teachers (FTE) 53.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School?
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School?
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School has 696 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School serve?
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School receive per student?
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School receives $14,989 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School in 50677 ▼
Avg Home Value
$283,732
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
20.6%

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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