D
Needs Improvement
41/100

West Bend-Mallard Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 300 3rd Ave. SW, West Bend, IA 50597
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in Iowa
Growth
D
Students gain 0.55 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
B
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
107
Students
enrolled
20.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.55 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% 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 −15 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 proficiency77% (+8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (−2 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
White77%72%reading +3 pts, math -4 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income65%55%reading +12 pts, math +0 pts56th 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 300 3rd Ave. SW
City West Bend
ZIP Code 50597
District 1930720
NCES School ID 193072001044
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50597

Understanding the community around West Bend-Mallard Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,500
Per Capita Income $35,278
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $160,300
Median Rent $583
Owner-Occupied 79.7%
Renter-Occupied 20.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Bend-Mallard Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Races 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 107
Teachers (FTE) 5.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Bend-Mallard Middle School?
West Bend-Mallard Middle School has a Repit School Score of 41 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 West Bend-Mallard Middle School?
West Bend-Mallard Middle School has 107 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1.
What grades does West Bend-Mallard Middle School serve?
West Bend-Mallard Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Bend-Mallard Middle School receive per student?
West Bend-Mallard Middle School receives $15,107 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Bend-Mallard Middle School in 50597 ▼
Avg Home Value
$206,035
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+7.2%
% Renters
20.3%

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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