Top Rankings
West Sioux Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 700 students in West Sioux Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
51±¬ÁÏs in West Sioux Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
700 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Sioux Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
40%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
57%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,241 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,519 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,241
$16,468
Spending / Student
$18,519
$16,042
Best West Sioux Community School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawarden Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Gr: 2-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
West Sioux High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
303 Oak St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Sioux Community School District?
West Sioux Community School District manages 4 public schools serving 700 students.
What is the rank of West Sioux Community School District?
West Sioux Community School District is ranked #238 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Sioux Community School District?
57% of West Sioux Community School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Sioux Community School District?
West Sioux Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Sioux Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,519 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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