West Monona Middle School

West Monona Middle School is a public middle school in Onawa, Iowa, serving 112 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the West Monona Community School District, which is ranked 176 out of 313 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, West Monona Middle School has consistently outperformed the state average in ISASP test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 78.9% to 83.3%, compared to the state average of 72.8% to 80.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 63.2% to 86.5%, compared to the state average of 71.8% to 74.4%. This strong academic performance has been consistent over the past few years, with the school maintaining higher proficiency rates than the state in most subject areas.

However, the school has faced some challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 15.6% to 26.1% in recent years, which is notably higher than the state's average. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of students from low-income families, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 42.86% to 48.21%. Despite these challenges, West Monona Middle School has been able to maintain its strong academic performance, suggesting effective teaching practices and support systems are in place to help students succeed.