Serving 195 students in grades 6-8, North Fayette-valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-84%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Valley Community School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
How many students attend North Fayette-valley Middle School?
195 students attend North Fayette-valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Fayette-valley Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Fayette-valley Middle School?
North Fayette-valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Fayette-valley Middle School offer ?
North Fayette-valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Fayette-valley Middle School part of?
North Fayette-valley Middle School is part of Valley Community School District.
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