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Schools in Woodward · Woodward-Granger Community School District

Woodward’s public schools outscore 88% of Iowa districts

In Woodward, 77% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Iowa average (64%). The grade covers the public school district serving Woodward, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
81%
▲ 11 pts vs IA 70%
2021–22
Math proficiency
77%
▲ 13 pts vs IA 64%
2021–22
Spent per student
$14.4K
▲ 5% vs IA $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.1
IA 14.1
Schools in town
4
1,120 students on the public path
In brief

Woodward’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 641 Iowa towns with household incomes within a quarter of Woodward’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 88% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 81% and math 77% in spring 2022, against 70% and 64% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,388 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Woodward-Granger Elementary School, then Woodward-Granger Middle School, then Woodward-Granger High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Woodward Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Woodward’s grade

A Test scores

A: better than 88% of Iowa school districts. Test scores are above the Iowa average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Iowa school districts we grade (326)Better than 88%
Lower resultsHigher results
Iowa towns with similar household incomes (641)Better than 93%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 641 test results could put Woodward anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 86% of Woodward’s students in the tested grades sat them (641 in math, 641 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Woodward, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1Woodward-Granger Early Learning Centerin GrangerNo scores
2–5Woodward-Granger Elementary Schoolin GrangerA
6–8Woodward-Granger Middle SchoolWoodward-Granger Community School DistrictA
9–12Woodward-Granger High SchoolWoodward-Granger Community School DistrictA

Woodward’s public schools are run by Woodward-Granger Community School District, which also serves Granger. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Woodward-Granger Community School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,230 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 14.1 per teacher (IA 14.1)
$14,388IA $13,713 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading81%
State average 69.7% · 641 students tested
Math77%
State average 63.8% · 641 students tested

Woodward vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Woodward’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WoodwardAWoodward-Granger

Every school in Woodward

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Woodwardby address
Woodward-Granger Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
248 students22:1Rate it →
Woodward-Granger High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
270 students12:1Rate it →
Also serving Woodwardin other towns
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Granger
253 students19:1Rate it →
Woodward-Granger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–5 · Granger
A
349 students13:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Woodward Academy
High · Grades 5–12
Alternative Education
110 students9:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Woodward Academy
Grades 6–12
Private · Nonsectarian
147 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Woodward’s schools

Are Woodward’s schools good?

By Iowa’s own tests, yes: the public schools Woodward children attend outscore 88% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Woodward in?

Woodward-Granger Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,230 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Woodward kids go to high school?

Woodward-Granger High School, with 270 students; its own test results earn an A.

How much does Woodward spend per student?

$14,388 in Woodward-Granger Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Woodward?

Yes: Woodward Academy (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 147 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.