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River 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 291 students in River 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 River Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
291 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.8%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 1991–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,027 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,993 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,027
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,993
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best River Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 South 5th St
Washta, IA 51061
(712) 447-6318
Washta, IA 51061
(712) 447-6318
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
River Valley Junior- Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
916 Hackberry St
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valley Comm School District?
River Valley Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 291 students.
What is the rank of River Valley Comm School District?
River Valley Comm School District is ranked #251 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 River Valley Comm School District?
92% of River Valley Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valley Comm School District?
River Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is River Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,993 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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