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West Sioux Middle School

Q: Is West Sioux Middle School a good school?

West Sioux Middle School ranks 254 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

254^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 26% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

West Sioux Middle School is a public middle school located in Hawarden, Iowa, serving 151 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the West Sioux Community School District, which is ranked 200 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While West Sioux Middle School has seen concerning trends in high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.6% to 24.4% over the past few years, the school's test scores in certain subject areas have been more promising. For example, the school's 7th and 8th-grade Mathematics proficiency rates have been consistently higher than the state average, reaching as high as 91.1% in 2023-2024. However, the school's overall test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages. Additionally, West Sioux Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.01% to 59.77% over the past few years.

When comparing West Sioux Middle School to nearby schools, such as Sioux Center Middle School, Rock Valley Middle School, and Akron Westfield Middle School, some interesting patterns emerge. Sioux Center Middle School and Rock Valley Middle School generally outperform West Sioux Middle School in terms of test scores and state rankings, while Akron Westfield Middle School stands out as a high-performing school with significantly higher test scores and a higher state ranking than West Sioux Middle School. Despite these challenges, West Sioux Middle School's relatively high spending per student of $11,908 in 2018-2019 and its student-teacher ratio in line with the nearby schools and the state average suggest that the school is making efforts to support its students.

154

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,908

Per pupil spending ?

57.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023

(712) 551-1022

District: West Sioux Community School District

Students who attend West Sioux Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Sioux High School

Feeder schools for West Sioux Middle School:

Elementary:	Hawarden Elementary School
	Ireton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.6%

Hispanic:

45.5%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 37th percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Iowa avg74%

254^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

200^th of 313West Sioux 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	39.6	254 of 344	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	59.6	150 of 337	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.4	195 of 334	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.2	204 of 337	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.4	259 of 324	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	8.0	324 of 342	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	45.0	201 of 318	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.9	160 of 327	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.0	218 of 343	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.8	219 of 349	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.8	270 of 337	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	24.7	307 of 350	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	45.8	212 of 349	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics77%+4 vs state

English Language Arts68%-8 vs state

Science65%-5 vs state

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
Sioux Center Middle School	Public	6-8	550 9th St NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-3783	367	28	13.1	47.4%	191 (52.0%)	9 (2.5%)	157 (42.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	50.5	198^th of 344 public middle schools	42.4%		65.5	113^th of 337 public middle schools	66.5%	85	73.8	73.0	90.3	63.1	63.1	82.3	80.5	$12,834	$156	$12,678
Rock Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1712 20th Ave	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 476-2701	195	10	20.1	62.6%	117 (60.0%)	1 (0.5%)	74 (37.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	52.7	186^th of 344 public middle schools	45.9%		70.6	84^th of 337 public middle schools	75.1%	102	79.7	82.5	77.4	72.9	69.8	82.3	67.7

Frequently Asked Questions about West Sioux Middle School

What district is West Sioux Middle School in?

West Sioux Community School District

What is the racial makeup of West Sioux Middle School?

Students at West Sioux Middle School are 51% White, 45% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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

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

Is West Sioux Middle School a good school?

West Sioux Middle School ranks 254^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend West Sioux Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 154 students attended West Sioux Middle School.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

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2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

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

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