Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Missouri Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Missouri Valley Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Missouri Valley, IA, covering approximately 140.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and a maximum distance of 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Missouri Valley Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Missouri Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Missouri Valley Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Missouri Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Missouri Valley Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Missouri Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Missouri Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan-magnolia Elementary School, West Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Missouri Valley Elementary School?
359 students attend Missouri Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Missouri Valley Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Missouri Valley Elementary School?
Missouri Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Missouri Valley Elementary School offer ?
Missouri Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Missouri Valley Elementary School part of?
Missouri Valley Elementary School is part of Missouri Valley Comm School District.
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