D
Needs Improvement
48/100

West Branch Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 900 W. Main St., West Branch, IA 52358
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Iowa
Growth
D
Students gain 0.52 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 18th 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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
229
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%18/100Students gain 0.52 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% 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 −32 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 proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+8 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
White82%82%reading +8 pts, math +6 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income77%67%reading +25 pts, math +12 pts90th 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 900 W. Main St.
City West Branch
ZIP Code 52358
District 1930750
NCES School ID 193075001773
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52358

Understanding the community around West Branch Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,398
Per Capita Income $37,062
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $210,000
Median Rent $950
Owner-Occupied 82.9%
Renter-Occupied 17.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Branch Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.3%
Hispanic/Latino 7.9%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 229
Teachers (FTE) 15.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Branch Middle School?
West Branch Middle School has a Repit School Score of 48 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 Branch Middle School?
West Branch Middle School has 229 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does West Branch Middle School serve?
West Branch Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Branch Middle School receive per student?
West Branch Middle School receives $21,773 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Branch Middle School in 52358 ▼
Avg Home Value
$302,230
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
17.1%

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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