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Akron Westfield Senior High School vs. Kingsley-pierson High School

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School Overview

School
Akron Westfield Senior High School
850 Kerr Drive
Akron, IA 51001
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Kingsley-pierson High School
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Akron Westfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Kingsley-pierson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, Akron Westfield Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Kingsley-pierson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
188 students
137 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Akron Westfield Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kingsley-pierson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Akron Westfield Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kingsley-pierson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Akron Westfield Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kingsley-pierson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Akron Westfield Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley-pierson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#458 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#159 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Akron Westfield Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kingsley-pierson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akron Westfield Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Akron Westfield Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kingsley-pierson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 1% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akron Westfield Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Akron Westfield Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kingsley-pierson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 10% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akron Westfield Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Akron Westfield Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kingsley-pierson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in IA)
≥90%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Akron Westfield Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Akron Westfield Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kingsley-pierson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Akron Westfield Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kingsley-pierson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
46
32
Grade 10 Students
41
44
Grade 11 Students
55
32
Grade 12 Students
46
29

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Akron Westfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Akron Westfield Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kingsley-pierson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Akron Westfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Akron Westfield Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kingsley-pierson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Akron Westfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Akron Westfield Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kingsley-pierson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Akron Westfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Akron Westfield Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kingsley-pierson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
87%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Akron Westfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Akron Westfield Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kingsley-pierson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Akron Westfield Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Akron Westfield Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kingsley-pierson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Akron Westfield Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Akron Westfield Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kingsley-pierson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Akron Westfield Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Akron Westfield Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kingsley-pierson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Akron Westfield Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Akron Westfield Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kingsley-pierson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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