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West Hancock Middle School

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West Hancock Middle School ranks 100 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 71% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

West Hancock Middle School is a public middle school located in Kanawha, Iowa, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 168 students. The school is part of the West Hancock Community School District, which is ranked 39 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Hancock Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 89.2% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 80.2% and 74.4%, respectively. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates over the past few years, its rates are generally lower than the state average, with a rate of 13.8% in the 2023-2024 school year compared to the state average of 21.6%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with a rate of 47.62% in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Robert Blue School, West Hancock Middle School stands out as a higher-performing institution, with significantly better ISASP test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning, despite serving a population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

174

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,769

Per pupil spending ?

39.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

423 E. 5th St.
Kanawha, IA 50447-0130

(641) 762-3261

District: West Hancock Community School District

Students who attend West Hancock Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Hancock High School

Feeder schools for West Hancock Middle School:

Elementary:

West Hancock Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.4%

Hispanic:

22.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 77th percentile in 2015 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (79% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Above the Iowa median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg79%

Iowa avg72%

100^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 313West Hancock Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	67.7	100 of 344	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	76.4	53 of 337	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.8	16 of 334	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	78.2	52 of 337	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	61.6	124 of 324	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.1	34 of 342	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	68.4	87 of 318	72.6%	★★★★☆
2017	63.4	112 of 327	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.0	87 of 343	74.6%	★★★★☆
2015	70.8	79 of 349	77.4%	★★★★☆
2014	65.3	119 of 337	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.0	136 of 350	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	44.7	222 of 349	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts79%+5 vs state

Science79%+12 vs state

Mathematics79%+6 vs state

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Schools Near West Hancock Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Hancock Middle School	Public	5-8	423 E. 5th St.	Kanawha	50447	Hancock County	West Hancock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 762-3261	174	13	13.1	39.1%	126 (72.4%)	3 (1.7%)	39 (22.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	67.7	100^th of 344 public middle schools	70.9%		76.4	53^rd of 337 public middle schools	84.3%	47	77.1	70.0	82.1	89.2	72.9	67.5	87.2	89.2	66.7	94.6	$13,769	$334	$13,435
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School	Public	5-8	620 W. 11th St.	Garner	50438	Hancock County	Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 923-2831	255	17	15.3	28.2%	224 (87.8%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	7 (2.7%)	62.4	126^th of 344 public middle schools	63.4%					(n/a)	87.7	90.9	67.8	84.5	87.7	86.4	64.4	77.6	83.1	89.7	$13,125	$482	$12,643
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School	Public	5-8	300 3rd Ave NE	Clarion	50525	Wright County	Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 532-2412	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	54.6	175^th of 344 public middle schools	49.1%		60.7	143^rd of 337 public middle schools	57.6%	32	74.6	73.1	74.2	72.4	68.3	73.1	86.2	86.2	63.5	74.1	$14,040	$467	$13,572
Robert Blue School	Public	5-8	1015 NW 2nd St	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 448-4767	268	22	12.2	65.3%	129 (48.1%)	1 (0.4%)	131 (48.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	15.5	308^th of 344 public middle schools	10.5%		29.1	270^th of 337 public middle schools	19.9%	38	50.0	44.6	58.6	76.7	50.0	27.7	55.2	61.7	50.0	68.3	$13,232	$241	$12,993

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hancock Middle School

Is West Hancock Middle School a good school?

West Hancock Middle School ranks 100^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Hancock Middle School in?

West Hancock Community School District

What high school do graduates of West Hancock Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Hancock Middle School usually go on to attend West Hancock High School

What is the racial makeup of West Hancock Middle School?

Students at West Hancock Middle School are 72% White, 22% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend West Hancock Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 174 students attended West Hancock Middle School.

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