For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 645 students in West Monona Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Monona Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
645 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Monona Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.47
# American Indian Students
40 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
6 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
544 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
84%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
44
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,507 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 $13,470 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,507
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,470
$16,042
Best West Monona Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
West Monona Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
West Monona High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 645 students.
What is the rank of West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Comm School District is ranked #122 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Monona Comm School District?
84% of West Monona Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $13,470 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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