Summary:
The city of Onawa, Iowa is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: West Monona Elementary, West Monona High School, and West Monona Middle School, all part of the West Monona Community School District. The data analysis reveals a mixed picture, with the high school and middle school performing well, particularly in English Language Arts, while the elementary school and middle school show room for improvement in Mathematics.
West Monona High School stands out as the top-performing school, ranking 105 out of 338 Iowa high schools and outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The school's 10th grade English Language Arts proficiency is particularly impressive at 92.7%, well above the state average of 73.8%. West Monona Middle School also performs well, ranking 195 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and exceeding the state average in English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, with an exceptional 8th grade performance of 86.7% proficiency compared to the state average of 77.5%.
While the schools generally have high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 42.86% to 50%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, they also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a favorable learning environment. The district's ability to address areas for improvement, such as the elementary school's lower Mathematics proficiency, while maintaining its strengths in English Language Arts, will be crucial for ensuring the academic success of all students in Onawa.
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