Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School

359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 245 students in grades 7-12, Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
245 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
#335 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
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69%
64%
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79%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
91%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School is ranked #335 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School?
245 students attend Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School?
Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School offer ?
Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School part of?
Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School is part of Iowa Valley Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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