Top Rankings
Akron Westfield Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 563 students in Akron Westfield Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Akron Westfield Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
563 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Akron Westfield Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
85%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,115 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,004 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,115
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,004
$16,042
Best Akron Westfield Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akron Westfield Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Akron Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-3322
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-3322
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Akron Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Kerr Drive
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Akron Westfield Comm School District?
Akron Westfield Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 563 students.
What is the rank of Akron Westfield Comm School District?
Akron Westfield Comm School District is ranked #39 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Akron Westfield Comm School District?
85% of Akron Westfield Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Akron Westfield Comm School District?
Akron Westfield Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Akron Westfield Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,004 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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