For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 634 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 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
634 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West Monona Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 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
0.46
# American Indian Students
40 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
13%
# Black Students
6 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
536 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
85%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
38
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,793 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,703 is less than the state median of $15,938. 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
$16,793
$16,361
Spending / Student
$13,703
$15,938
Best West Monona Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona Middle School
Magnet 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
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
West Monona Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
West Monona High School
Magnet 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
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 634 students.
What is the rank of West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Comm School District is ranked #123 out of 327 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?
85% of West Monona Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 13:1, 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 $13,703 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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