West Sioux Middle School

1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, West Sioux Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Sioux Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

West Sioux Middle School's student population of 168 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

West Sioux Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Sioux Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#605 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
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75-79%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Sioux Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Sioux Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Sioux Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
42%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
56%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Sioux Middle School's ranking?
West Sioux Middle School is ranked #605 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Sioux Middle School?
168 students attend West Sioux Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Sioux Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Sioux Middle School?
West Sioux Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Sioux Middle School offer ?
West Sioux Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Sioux Middle School part of?
West Sioux Middle School is part of West Sioux Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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