Southwest Valley Middle School vs. Stanton High School
Should you attend Southwest Valley Middle School or Stanton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Stanton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 131 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 153 students in grades 6-12, Stanton High 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
131 students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#217 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥80%
Graduation Rate
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≥80%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
48
20
Grade 7 Students
35
33
Grade 8 Students
48
17
Grade 9 Students
-
25
Grade 10 Students
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16
Grade 11 Students
-
16
Grade 12 Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
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% White
97%
93%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%