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Akron Westfield Middle School

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Akron Westfield Middle School ranks 41 st of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 88% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Akron Westfield Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Akron, Iowa, part of the Akron Westfield Community School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Akron Westfield Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 92.3% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 72.8% and 71.8%, respectively. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.5% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Hinton Intermediate School and Le Mars Middle School, Akron Westfield Middle School outperforms them in academic achievement, as evidenced by its higher test scores and rankings. However, the school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 20.4 to 25.5, is higher than the nearby schools, which may be a factor to consider in terms of the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive.

130

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,535

Per pupil spending ?

27.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001

(712) 568-2020

District: Akron Westfield Community School District

Students who attend Akron Westfield Middle School usually attend:

High:

Akron Westfield Senior High School

Feeder schools for Akron Westfield Middle School:

Elementary:

Akron Westfield Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 93rd percentile in 2022 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (87% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Iowa middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 93rd-percentile peak (2022) to 88th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg87%

Iowa avg74%

41^st of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 313Akron Westfield 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	77.4	41 of 344	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	35 of 337	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	68 of 334	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	83.9	25 of 337	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	80.6	39 of 324	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	50 of 342	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	57.2	145 of 318	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.8	140 of 327	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.6	141 of 343	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.1	206 of 349	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.6	156 of 337	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.9	130 of 350	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.8	103 of 349	70.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts91%+15 vs state

Mathematics90%+17 vs state

Science69%~ state avg

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Schools Near Akron Westfield 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 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 Mathematics 4th 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
Akron Westfield Middle School	Public	6-8	850 Kerr Dr	Akron	51001	Plymouth County	Akron Westfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 568-2020	130	7	17.5	27.7%	110 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	77.4	41^st of 344 public middle schools	88.1%		80	35^th of 337 public middle schools	89.6%	6			92.3	97.5	85.4			92.3	92.5	85.4		68.8	$11,535	$186	$11,350
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
Hinton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	315 W. Grand	Hinton	51024	Plymouth County	Hinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 947-4328	191	12	15.9	13.1%	180 (94.2%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)	92.5	82.5	80.7			89.6	77.8	80.7			71.4		$11,309	$145	$11,164
Le Mars Middle School	Public	6-8	977 3rd Ave SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-7022	487	33	14.8	39.8%	340 (69.8%)	21 (4.3%)	90 (18.5%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (2.1%)	18 (3.7%)	67.1	104^th of 344 public middle schools	69.8%		64.2	121^st of 337 public middle schools	64.1%	17			77.2	82.7	91.8			76.5	77.8	89.7		73.3	$11,970	$241	$11,730

Frequently Asked Questions about Akron Westfield Middle School

What high school do graduates of Akron Westfield Middle School attend?

Students who attend Akron Westfield Middle School usually go on to attend Akron Westfield Senior High School

What district is Akron Westfield Middle School in?

Akron Westfield Community School District

How many students attend Akron Westfield Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 130 students attended Akron Westfield Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Akron Westfield Middle School?

Students at Akron Westfield Middle School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Akron Westfield Middle School a good school?

Akron Westfield Middle School ranks 41^st of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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