West Monona Elementary vs West Monona Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Monona Elementary
Onawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
West Monona Middle School
Onawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
120 students
| Measure | West Monona Elementary Onawa, Iowa | West Monona Middle School Onawa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #384 of 654 | #177 of 239 |
| National rank | #9760 of 50,301 | #3701 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Onawa | Onawa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Monona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 68.4).
- •West Monona Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •West Monona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •West Monona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 45%).
- •West Monona Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •West Monona Elementary is the larger school with 352 students compared with 120.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Monona Elementary better than West Monona Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Monona Elementary ranks higher (72.3 vs 68.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are West Monona Elementary and West Monona Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Onawa and Onawa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Monona Elementary: 352. West Monona Middle School: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Monona Elementary and West Monona Middle School rank in Iowa?
West Monona Elementary is 384th of 654 and West Monona Middle School is 177th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).