Top Rankings
West Sioux Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 700 students in West Sioux Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Sioux Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
700 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Sioux Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%

Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.47
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
13%
# Black Students
3 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
397 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
57%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
47
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,241 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,519 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM

Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM

Revenue / Student
$20,241
$16,468

Spending / Student
$18,519
$16,042

Best West Sioux Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawarden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Grades: 2-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
West Sioux High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 Oak St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Grades: PK-1
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Sioux Comm School District?
West Sioux Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 700 students.
What is the rank of West Sioux Comm School District?
West Sioux Comm School District is ranked #219 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Sioux Comm School District?
57% of West Sioux Comm School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Sioux Comm School District?
West Sioux 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 Sioux Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,519 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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