West Monona Community School District

The West Monona Community School District in Iowa consists of three schools: West Monona Elementary School, West Monona High School, and West Monona Middle School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and is located in a rural area of the state.

West Monona High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 105 out of 338 Iowa high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The high school consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. Particularly impressive is the school's 10th-grade performance, with 92.7% proficiency in ELA and 78% proficiency in Math, well above the state averages. West Monona Elementary School also excels, with consistently strong performance in English Language Arts and an impressive 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 76.8%, significantly higher than the state average of 59.6%.

In contrast, West Monona Middle School has had more variable performance, with some grade levels performing above the state average in ELA and Math, while others fell below. This could be an area of focus for the district, as the middle school years are crucial for student development. Additionally, the district as a whole serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 42.86% at the middle school to 50% at the high school. This raises questions about the availability of resources and support systems to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.