West Monona Middle Sch
105 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Monona Middle School, located in Onawa, Iowa, serves as a central pillar of the West Monona Community School District, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As a smaller, rural school community, it emphasizes a supportive and personalized learning environment designed to help students bridge the gap between their foundational elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and local community engagements that are characteristic of the Onawa area.
Beyond the standard core curriculum, the middle school is committed to preparing its students for success in the West Monona High School setting. By utilizing a close-knit educational approach, staff members are often able to work closely with families to address individual student needs and promote a sense of school pride. As part of a district that values community connection, the middle school acts as a key component in the town’s educational framework, striving to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens within the Monona County region.
Beyond the standard core curriculum, the middle school is committed to preparing its students for success in the West Monona High School setting. By utilizing a close-knit educational approach, staff members are often able to work closely with families to address individual student needs and promote a sense of school pride. As part of a district that values community connection, the middle school acts as a key component in the town’s educational framework, striving to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens within the Monona County region.
105
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White92 (87.6 %)
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Two or More7 (6.7 %)
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American Indian5 (4.8 %)
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Hispanic1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | West Monona Comm School District |
| Phone: | (712)433-9098 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 105 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 9.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 43 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 11 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
22
Grade 7
48
Grade 8
35
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 22 |
| Grade 7 | 48 |
| Grade 8 | 35 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 51 | 48.6% |
| Male | 54 | 51.4% |