For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 383 students in Turkey Valley Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Turkey Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
383 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Turkey Valley Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.6%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
95%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,721 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,379 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,721
$16,596
Spending / Student
$15,379
$16,167
Best Turkey Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turkey Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Turkey Valley Comm School District?
Turkey Valley Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 383 students.
What is the rank of Turkey Valley Comm School District?
Turkey Valley Comm School District is ranked #148 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Turkey Valley Comm School District?
95% of Turkey Valley Comm School District students are White, 3% 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 Turkey Valley Comm School District?
Turkey Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Turkey Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,379 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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