Valley Southwoods vs. Roosevelt High School
Should I attend Valley Southwoods or Roosevelt High 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
School
Top Rankings
Valley Southwoods ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 766 students in grades 9, Valley Southwoods ranks in the top 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 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,064 students in grades 9-12, Roosevelt 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 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9
9-12
Total Students
766 students
2,064 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
29:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#680 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
72%
Graduation Rate
n/a
83%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
n/a
Grade 9 Students
766
537
Grade 10 Students
-
471
Grade 11 Students
-
472
Grade 12 Students
-
584
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
17%
% Black
11%
26%
% White
62%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
