Summary:
The West Monona Community School District in Iowa has one elementary school, West Monona Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in certain subjects and grade levels, it also faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance across all areas.
West Monona Elementary has a student enrollment of 325, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (85.85%) and a relatively high percentage of students (46.77%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's academic performance is uneven, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 68.4% for 3rd grade to 76.8% for 5th grade, and proficiency rates in Mathematics ranging from 51% for 4th grade to 71.4% for 5th grade. However, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rate in Science, at 76.8%, is significantly higher than the state average of 59.6%.
The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 273rd out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 310th out of 557 in 2023-2024. While the school's spending per student ($13,471) is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 14.3 is slightly lower than the state average, these resources do not appear to be translating into consistently strong academic performance across all grade levels and subjects. Addressing the uneven performance and implementing targeted interventions could help West Monona Elementary improve its overall standing and better serve its student population.
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