West Monona Middle School

West Monona Middle School is a public middle school in Onawa, IA, part of the West Monona Comm School District. The school serves approximately 112 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 98.8th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 69% proficiency in math, 5 points below the state average and 75% in reading/language arts, 2 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $60,642, where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 112 students, West Monona Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, West Monona Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.