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Best Public Schools in Hawarden, IA

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Coming soon: This year's test scores are expected from the Iowa Department of Education any day now — new rankings will follow the moment they're released!

At a glance

Schools

589

Students

Top rankedHawarden Elementary School236^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools

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Biggest riser

West Sioux High School up 58 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Hawarden, Iowa is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Hawarden Elementary School, West Sioux Middle School, and West Sioux High School. These schools are part of the West Sioux Community School District and provide educational opportunities for students in the area.

Among the standout schools, Hawarden Elementary School ranks 236 out of 576 Iowa elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5 and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.3. West Sioux Middle School also stands out, ranking 150 out of 337 Iowa middle schools with a 3-star rating. The middle school demonstrates strong Mathematics proficiency, with over 80% of 7th and 8th graders scoring proficient or better, and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the high school and elementary school.

While the schools in Hawarden, Iowa share some common challenges, such as a consistent chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% across all three institutions, they also exhibit unique strengths. West Sioux High School had an 88.3% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, and Hawarden Elementary School has a higher spending per student at $13,347 compared to the other schools. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape in Hawarden, Iowa, highlighting both areas of excellence and opportunities for improvement.

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Ranking:

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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 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawarden Elementary School	Public	2-5	800 13th St	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 551-1454	193	20	9.6	63.7%	95 (49.2%)	3 (1.6%)	90 (46.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	62.9	236^th of 576 public elementary schools	59.0%		57.5	277^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.3%	41	86.0	77.1	72.9							86.0	87.5	67.8							63.2			$13,347	$1,065	$12,282
West Sioux High School	Public	9-12	1300 Falcon Drive	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 551-1181	242	21	11.5	51.2%	137 (56.6%)	3 (1.2%)	99 (40.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.5	184^th of 340 public high schools	45.9%		39.2	242^nd of 338 public high schools	28.4%	58							89.1	78.4	67.2							80.0	66.7	62.1			54.9	$17,507	$446	$17,061
West Sioux Middle School	Public	6-8	1300 Falcon Drive	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 551-1022	154	10	14.6	57.8%	78 (50.6%)	2 (1.3%)	70 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	39.6	254^th of 344 public middle schools	26.2%		59.6	150^th of 337 public middle schools	55.5%	104				62.0	70.7	71.4							64.0	82.9	85.7					65.3		$11,908	$593	$11,314

Cities Near Hawarden

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ireton	8.57 mi	1
Akron	12.14 mi	3	115^th
Sioux Center	16.42 mi	5	241^st
Rock Valley	17.4 mi	4	132^nd
Le Mars	21.17 mi	6	186^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.