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Missouri Valley Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in Missouri Valley Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Missouri Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
739 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Missouri Valley Comm 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#244 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,345 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,867 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,345
$16,468
Spending / Student
$18,867
$16,042
Best Missouri Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Missouri Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 North 9th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Missouri Valley Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Missouri Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Missouri Valley Comm School District?
Missouri Valley Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of Missouri Valley Comm School District?
Missouri Valley Comm School District is ranked #244 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri Valley Comm School District?
92% of Missouri Valley Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Missouri Valley Comm School District?
Missouri Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Missouri Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,867 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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