Top Rankings
Prairie Valley Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 568 students in Prairie Valley Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Prairie 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 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
568 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Prairie Valley Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
12%
# Black Students
9 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
530 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
43
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
89
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,491 is higher than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,370 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,491
$16,406
Spending / Student
$20,370
$15,982
Best Prairie Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Valley High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prairie Valley Comm School District?
Prairie Valley Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 568 students.
What is the rank of Prairie Valley Comm School District?
Prairie Valley Comm School District is ranked #266 out of 327 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie Valley Comm School District?
93% of Prairie Valley Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prairie Valley Comm School District?
Prairie Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Prairie Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,370 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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