West Bend-Mallard High School

Summary:

West Bend-Mallard High School is a public high school in West Bend, Iowa, serving 114 students in grades 9-12. The school has shown strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in various subjects on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP).

In the 2023-2024 school year, 84.6% of 11th-grade students at West Bend-Mallard High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 70.2%. Similarly, the school's 10th-grade science proficiency rate of 70.8% was significantly higher than the state's 59.5%. This academic success is likely aided by the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.7 to 9.5 students per teacher over the past three years.

While West Bend-Mallard High School has shown strong performance in some areas, its statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 8th out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2017-2018 to 263rd out of 320 in 2015-2016. When compared to nearby schools like Pocahontas Area Middle/High School and Emmetsburg High School, West Bend-Mallard High School generally performs better in English Language Arts and Science, but lags behind in Mathematics proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 3rd Ave SW
       West Bend, IA  50597-0247


(515) 887-7831

District: West Bend-Mallard Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,499 Help


Feeder schools for West Bend-Mallard High School:

Elementary:    West Bend-Mallard Elementary School
Middle:    West Bend-Mallard Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  114

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Bend-Mallard High School ranks better than 54.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Bend-Mallard High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Bend-Mallard High School is $17,499.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Bend-Mallard High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Bend-Mallard High School 154th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See West Bend-Mallard High School in the ranking list.)

West Bend-Mallard Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bend-Mallard Community School District 181st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Bend-Mallard High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 69.25 101st 351 71.2%
2013 85.84 7th 351 98.0%
2014 36.42 245th 322 23.9%
2015 57.99 157th 324 51.5%
2016 24.01 263rd 320 17.8%
2017 41.38 230th 325 29.2%
2018 86.54 8th 320 97.5%
2019 46.52 210th 327 35.8%
2021 41.32 221st 327 32.4%
2022 34.02 244th 332 26.5%
2023 38.91 236th 336 29.8%
2024 58.90 154th 338 54.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

West Bend-Mallard High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Bend-Mallard High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 156 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1989 157 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1990 151 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1991 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1992 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1993 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1994 168 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1995 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1996 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1997 172 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 195 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1999 177 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2000 175 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2001 176 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2002 163 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2003 163 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2004 147 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2005 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2006 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2007 130 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2008 128 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2009 128 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2010 105 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 113
2011 95 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 103
2012 103 0 1 5 0 0 2 0 111
2013 109 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 115
2014 113 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 119
2015 108 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 118
2016 114 0 1 5 1 0 2 0 123
2017 101 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 111
2018 99 0 0 10 0 0 3 0 112
2019 95 0 0 8 1 0 2 0 106
2020 87 0 1 8 1 0 1 0 98
2021 99 0 1 8 0 0 5 0 113
2022 97 0 1 12 0 0 6 0 116
2023 102 0 1 9 0 0 2 0 114

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Bend-Mallard High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 13.2 11.8 26.1
1989 159 13.8 11.5 10.1
1990 154 13.8 11.1 0
1991 138 12.6 10.9 8.7
1992 169 15.0 11.2 10.7
1993 180 15.2 11.8 11.7
1994 169 13.8 12.2 17.8
1995 158 13.2 12.0 13.9
1996 158 13.2 12.0 13.9
1997 173 15.2 11.4 15.6
1998 197 16.6 11.9 11.7
1999 179 16.6 10.8 19.6
2000 176 18.0 9.8 19.9
2001 182 18.2 10.0 20.9
2002 164 15.0 10.9 20.7
2003 164 15.0 10.9 20.7
2004 148 16.0 9.3 22.3
2005 133 17.2 7.7 18
2006 129 17.6 7.3 20.9
2007 131 15.8 8.3 23.7
2008 129 16.5 7.8 21.7
2009 129 14.0 9.2 32.6
2010 113 13.6 8.3 27.4
2011 103 14.1 7.2 25.2
2012 111 11.2 9.8 29.7
2013 115 12.2 9.3 29.6
2014 119 11.8 10.0 28.6
2015 118 12.0 9.8 31.4
2016 123 12.0 10.2 25.2
2017 111 11.9 9.2 27.9
2018 112 11.9 9.3 24.1
2019 106 12.4 8.4 30.2
2020 98 12.6 7.7 30.6
2021 113 12.8 8.7 38.9
2022 116 13.2 8.7 46.6
2023 114 11.9 9.5 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Bend-Mallard High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 13.2 11.8 26.1
1989 159 13.8 11.5 10.1
1990 154 13.8 11.1 0
1991 138 12.6 10.9 8.7
1992 169 15.0 11.2 10.7
1993 180 15.2 11.8 11.7
1994 169 13.8 12.2 17.8
1995 158 13.2 12.0 13.9
1996 158 13.2 12.0 13.9
1997 173 15.2 11.4 15.6
1998 197 16.6 11.9 11.7
1999 179 16.6 10.8 19.6
2000 176 18.0 9.8 19.9
2001 182 18.2 10.0 20.9
2002 164 15.0 10.9 20.7
2003 164 15.0 10.9 20.7
2004 148 16.0 9.3 22.3
2005 133 17.2 7.7 18
2006 129 17.6 7.3 20.9
2007 131 15.8 8.3 23.7
2008 129 16.5 7.8 21.7
2009 129 14.0 9.2 32.6
2010 113 13.6 8.3 27.4
2011 103 14.1 7.2 25.2
2012 111 11.2 9.8 29.7
2013 115 12.2 9.3 29.6
2014 119 11.8 10.0 28.6
2015 118 12.0 9.8 31.4
2016 123 12.0 10.2 25.2
2017 111 11.9 9.2 27.9
2018 112 11.9 9.3 24.1
2019 106 12.4 8.4 30.2
2020 98 12.6 7.7 30.6
2021 113 12.8 8.7 38.9
2022 116 13.2 8.7 46.6
2023 114 11.9 9.5 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Bend-Mallard High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $297 (1.7%) $17,200 (98.3%) $17,499

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Bend-Mallard High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 327 High schoolsRanks 236th of 336 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Bend-Mallard High School)90.385.2
 5.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (West Bend-Mallard Community School District)90.385.2
 5.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Bend-Mallard High School)67.759.3
 8.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (West Bend-Mallard Community School District)67.759.3
 8.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Bend-Mallard High School)58.366.7
 8.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Bend-Mallard Community School District)58.366.7
 8.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Bend-Mallard High School)5051.5
 1.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Bend-Mallard Community School District)5051.5
 1.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students106114
 7.5%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White95102
 7.4%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.2%50%
 19.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Bend-Mallard High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended West Bend-Mallard High School.

Students at West Bend-Mallard High School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

West Bend-Mallard High School ranks 154th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

West Bend-Mallard High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Bend-Mallard Elementary School
Middle : West Bend-Mallard Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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