Red Oak Junior/senior High School vs. Southwest Valley Middle School
Should I attend Red Oak Junior/senior High School or Southwest Valley Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Southwest Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
Serving 505 students in grades 7-12, Red Oak Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 159 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-8
Total Students
505 students
159 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#815 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
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58
Grade 7 Students
86
47
Grade 8 Students
79
54
Grade 9 Students
98
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Grade 10 Students
82
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Grade 11 Students
78
-
Grade 12 Students
82
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
9%
1%
% Black
1%
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% White
87%
95%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
