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River Valley Community 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 303 students in River Valley Community 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 Community 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 11% 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
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
303 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Valley Community 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,023 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,818 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,023
$16,468
Spending / Student
$19,818
$16,042
Best River Valley Community School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valley Community School District?
River Valley Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 303 students.
What is the rank of River Valley Community School District?
River Valley Community School District is ranked #250 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 Community School District?
89% of River Valley Community School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valley Community School District?
River Valley Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is River Valley Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,818 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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