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West Monona Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 630 students in West Monona Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Monona Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
630 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Monona Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.45
# American Indian Students
35 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
535 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
85%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
58
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
66
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,900 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,790 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,900
$16,392
Spending / Student
$13,790
$15,968
Best West Monona Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
West Monona High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
West Monona Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 630 students.
What is the rank of West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Comm School District is ranked #246 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Monona Comm School District?
85% of West Monona Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Monona Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,790 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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