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West Hancock Middle School

Summary:

West Hancock Middle School is a public middle school in Kanawha, Iowa, serving 165 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the West Hancock Community School District, which is ranked 31 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Hancock Middle School consistently performs well above 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 84.2% of 5th graders, 87.2% of 7th graders, and 94.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also excels in mathematics and science, with 89.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in both subjects, compared to the state averages of 73.2% and 65.5%. The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its high ranking among Iowa middle schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Robert Blue School and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School, West Hancock Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher test scores and a higher district ranking. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4 and higher-than-average spending per student of $13,769 may contribute to its success in providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 423 E. 5th St.
       Kanawha, IA  50447-0130

(641) 762-3261

District: West Hancock Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,769 Help


Students who attend West Hancock Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Hancock High School

Feeder schools for West Hancock Middle School:

Elementary:    West Hancock Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  168

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
Hispanic:
21.4%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Hancock Middle School ranks better than 84.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.42. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), Hispanic (21.4%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hancock Middle School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare West Hancock Middle School employs 13.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hancock Middle School is $13,769.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Hancock Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Hancock Middle School 53rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See West Hancock Middle School in the ranking list.)

West Hancock Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hancock Community School District 31st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Hancock Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 44.68 222nd 349 36.4%
2013 61.03 136th 350 61.1%
2014 65.25 119th 337 64.7%
2015 70.78 79th 349 77.4%
2016 69.01 87th 343 74.6%
2017 63.40 112th 327 65.7%
2018 68.44 87th 318 72.6%
2019 81.06 34th 342 90.1%
2021 61.63 124th 324 61.7%
2022 78.20 52nd 337 84.6%
2023 84.83 16th 334 95.2%
2024 76.42 53rd 337 84.3%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

West Hancock Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Hancock Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 134 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1996 134 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1997 135 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1998 125 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 117 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2000 95 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2001 89 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2002 84 1 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2003 84 1 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2004 98 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2005 102 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2006 170 1 0 20 3 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 160 2 0 19 9 n/a n/a 0 190
2008 171 20 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 198
2009 154 22 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 183
2010 155 2 2 21 0 0 3 0 183
2011 146 1 1 24 0 0 2 0 174
2012 139 5 0 27 0 0 1 0 172
2013 139 1 1 28 0 0 1 0 170
2014 136 0 2 22 0 0 0 0 160
2015 148 1 2 23 0 0 3 0 177
2016 145 0 1 27 0 0 3 0 176
2017 154 0 2 22 0 0 3 0 181
2018 142 1 1 25 0 0 6 0 175
2019 132 4 1 23 0 0 6 0 166
2020 133 2 1 27 0 0 3 0 166
2021 129 2 0 29 0 0 5 0 165
2022 129 0 0 31 0 0 4 0 164
2023 129 1 0 30 0 0 5 0 165
2024 125 2 0 36 0 0 5 0 168

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 West Hancock Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 139 9.8 14.2 20.1
1996 139 9.8 14.2 20.1
1997 138 10.7 12.9 22.5
1998 133 9.2 14.5 25.6
1999 121 9.2 13.2 38.8
2000 100 8.7 11.5 44
2001 94 8.1 11.6 29.8
2002 99 8.1 12.2 34.3
2003 99 8.1 12.2 34.3
2004 109 9.4 11.6 27.5
2005 115 8.9 12.9 30.4
2006 194 23.0 8.4 39.2
2007 190 12.8 14.8 36.3
2008 198 13.9 14.2 37.4
2009 183 14.0 13.1 42.1
2010 183 13.9 13.0 40.4
2011 174 11.7 14.8 43.7
2012 172 12.5 13.6 50
2013 170 12.9 13.0 50
2014 160 14.1 11.2 43.8
2015 177 14.0 12.6 45.8
2016 176 15.0 11.7 37.5
2017 181 14.9 12.0 38.7
2018 175 13.5 12.9 42.3
2019 166 13.5 12.2 43.4
2020 166 12.5 13.2 36.7
2021 165 12.6 13.0 41.8
2022 164 12.5 13.1 41.5
2023 165 13.2 12.4 41.8
2024 168 13.2 12.6 47.6

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 West Hancock Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 139 9.8 14.2 20.1
1996 139 9.8 14.2 20.1
1997 138 10.7 12.9 22.5
1998 133 9.2 14.5 25.6
1999 121 9.2 13.2 38.8
2000 100 8.7 11.5 44
2001 94 8.1 11.6 29.8
2002 99 8.1 12.2 34.3
2003 99 8.1 12.2 34.3
2004 109 9.4 11.6 27.5
2005 115 8.9 12.9 30.4
2006 194 23.0 8.4 39.2
2007 190 12.8 14.8 36.3
2008 198 13.9 14.2 37.4
2009 183 14.0 13.1 42.1
2010 183 13.9 13.0 40.4
2011 174 11.7 14.8 43.7
2012 172 12.5 13.6 50
2013 170 12.9 13.0 50
2014 160 14.1 11.2 43.8
2015 177 14.0 12.6 45.8
2016 176 15.0 11.7 37.5
2017 181 14.9 12.0 38.7
2018 175 13.5 12.9 42.3
2019 166 13.5 12.2 43.4
2020 166 12.5 13.2 36.7
2021 165 12.6 13.0 41.8
2022 164 12.5 13.1 41.5
2023 165 13.2 12.4 41.8
2024 168 13.2 12.6 47.6

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 West Hancock Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $334 (2.4%) $13,435 (97.6%) $13,769

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hancock 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 34th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 16th of 334 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Middle School)73.561.1
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Community School District)73.561.1
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Middle School)79.480.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Community School District)79.480.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Middle School)74.486.5
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Community School District)74.486.5
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Middle School)76.978.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Community School District)76.978.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Middle School)82.989.7
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Community School District)82.989.7
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Middle School)88.194.9
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Community School District)88.194.9
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Middle School)85.487
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Hancock Community School District)85.487
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Middle School)90.289.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Hancock Community School District)90.289.1
 1.1%
   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 Students166165
 0.6%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2330
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White132129
 2.3%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.4%41.8%
 1.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Hancock Middle School

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

West Hancock Middle School ranks 53rd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended West Hancock Middle School.

Students at West Hancock Middle School are 74% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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