Serving 247 students in grades 6-12, English Valleys Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
English Valleys Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
English Valleys Jr-sr High School's student population of 247 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
English Valleys Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of English Valleys Jr-sr High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#680 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
86%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is English Valleys Jr-sr High School's ranking?
English Valleys Jr-sr High School is ranked #680 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of English Valleys Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of English Valleys Jr-sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend English Valleys Jr-sr High School?
247 students attend English Valleys Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of English Valleys Jr-sr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of English Valleys Jr-sr High School?
English Valleys Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does English Valleys Jr-sr High School offer ?
English Valleys Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is English Valleys Jr-sr High School part of?
English Valleys Jr-sr High School is part of English Valleys Comm School District.
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