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Akron Westfield Middle School

Summary:

Akron Westfield Middle School is a public middle school in Akron, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 139. The school is part of the Akron Westfield Community School District, which is ranked 38 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Akron Westfield Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 100% proficiency in 6th grade English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.5%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25-50 middle schools in Iowa over the past several years, and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2021-2022 school year.

Compared to nearby schools like West Sioux Middle School, Akron Westfield Middle School has a less diverse student population, with 82.73% White, 11.51% Hispanic, and 2.16% African American students. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 28.06% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 38.11% at Le Mars Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 850 Kerr Dr
       Akron, IA  51001

(712) 568-2020

District: Akron Westfield Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,535 Help


Students who attend Akron Westfield Middle School usually attend:

High:    Akron Westfield Senior High School

Feeder schools for Akron Westfield Middle School:

Elementary:    Akron Westfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
Hispanic:
11.5%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Akron Westfield Middle School ranks better than 89.6% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Akron Westfield Middle School is $11,535.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Akron Westfield Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Akron Westfield Middle School 35th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Akron Westfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

Akron Westfield Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron Westfield Community School District 38th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Akron Westfield Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 66.75 103rd 349 70.5%
2013 61.91 130th 350 62.9%
2014 56.61 156th 337 53.7%
2015 49.05 206th 349 41.0%
2016 60.57 141st 343 58.9%
2017 57.78 140th 327 57.2%
2018 57.21 145th 318 54.4%
2019 76.46 50th 342 85.4%
2021 80.57 39th 324 88.0%
2022 83.87 25th 337 92.6%
2023 73.80 68th 334 79.6%
2024 80.03 35th 337 89.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Akron Westfield Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 185 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1989 196 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1990 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1991 194 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1992 210 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1993 237 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 221 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1995 232 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 232 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1997 214 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1998 209 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1999 204 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 188 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2001 191 3 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 198
2002 209 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 209 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 157 3 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 168
2005 146 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2006 140 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2007 124 2 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 133
2008 120 2 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 131
2009 118 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2010 106 0 2 7 0 0 4 0 119
2011 114 1 2 6 0 0 3 0 126
2012 101 0 2 10 0 0 6 0 119
2013 100 0 2 7 0 0 5 0 114
2014 95 0 1 8 2 0 7 0 113
2015 96 1 1 5 3 0 5 0 111
2016 105 1 0 5 4 0 5 0 120
2017 94 0 0 6 1 0 3 0 104
2018 114 2 0 7 2 2 6 0 133
2019 127 0 1 9 1 2 8 0 148
2020 131 1 0 8 1 2 7 0 150
2021 134 1 0 10 1 0 5 0 151
2022 118 3 0 11 2 0 4 0 138
2023 115 3 0 16 0 0 4 1 139

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Akron Westfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 19.2 9.6 n/a
1989 199 17.7 11.2 23.1
1990 193 17.9 10.7 0
1991 195 17.2 11.3 18.5
1992 212 16.0 13.2 22.2
1993 238 16.6 14.3 18.9
1994 222 16.8 13.2 20.7
1995 237 16.8 14.1 20.7
1996 237 16.8 14.1 20.7
1997 219 16.8 13.0 21.9
1998 212 16.5 12.8 18.4
1999 208 16.7 12.5 26
2000 191 19.1 10.0 33
2001 198 15.6 12.7 23.7
2002 217 15.2 14.3 24
2003 217 15.2 14.3 24
2004 168 15.1 11.1 27.4
2005 156 11.2 13.9 26.9
2006 148 10.2 14.5 30.4
2007 133 10.3 12.9 18
2008 131 11.1 11.8 22.1
2009 125 11.9 10.5 25.6
2010 119 10.4 11.3 36.1
2011 126 5.5 22.9 34.1
2012 119 6.3 18.8 28.6
2013 114 3.7 30.4 26.3
2014 113 7.6 14.8 31.9
2015 111 8.0 13.8 32.4
2016 120 8.0 15.0 30
2017 104 10.5 9.8 35.6
2018 133 4.2 31.0 31.6
2019 148 4.2 34.7 33.1
2020 150 4.8 30.7 26.7
2021 151 5.0 30.2 25.8
2022 138 5.4 25.5 25.4
2023 139 6.4 21.6 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Akron Westfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 19.2 9.6 n/a
1989 199 17.7 11.2 23.1
1990 193 17.9 10.7 0
1991 195 17.2 11.3 18.5
1992 212 16.0 13.2 22.2
1993 238 16.6 14.3 18.9
1994 222 16.8 13.2 20.7
1995 237 16.8 14.1 20.7
1996 237 16.8 14.1 20.7
1997 219 16.8 13.0 21.9
1998 212 16.5 12.8 18.4
1999 208 16.7 12.5 26
2000 191 19.1 10.0 33
2001 198 15.6 12.7 23.7
2002 217 15.2 14.3 24
2003 217 15.2 14.3 24
2004 168 15.1 11.1 27.4
2005 156 11.2 13.9 26.9
2006 148 10.2 14.5 30.4
2007 133 10.3 12.9 18
2008 131 11.1 11.8 22.1
2009 125 11.9 10.5 25.6
2010 119 10.4 11.3 36.1
2011 126 5.5 22.9 34.1
2012 119 6.3 18.8 28.6
2013 114 3.7 30.4 26.3
2014 113 7.6 14.8 31.9
2015 111 8.0 13.8 32.4
2016 120 8.0 15.0 30
2017 104 10.5 9.8 35.6
2018 133 4.2 31.0 31.6
2019 148 4.2 34.7 33.1
2020 150 4.8 30.7 26.7
2021 151 5.0 30.2 25.8
2022 138 5.4 25.5 25.4
2023 139 6.4 21.6 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Akron Westfield Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $186 (1.6%) $11,350 (98.4%) $11,535

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Akron Westfield Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 68th of 334 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Middle School)88.989.6
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Community School District)88.989.6
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Middle School)83.387.5
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Community School District)83.387.5
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Middle School)82.288.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Community School District)82.288.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Middle School)84.475.6
 8.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Community School District)84.475.6
 8.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Middle School)68.982.2
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Community School District)68.982.2
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Middle School)77.886.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Community School District)77.886.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students148139
 6.1%
African American03
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic916
 77.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White127115
 9.4%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.1%28.1%
 5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Akron Westfield Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Akron Westfield Middle School.

Students at Akron Westfield Middle School are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Akron Westfield Middle School ranks 35th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Akron Westfield Middle School usually go on to attend Akron Westfield Senior High School


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