River Valley Middle School serves 151 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend River Valley Middle School?
151 students attend River Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of River Valley Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley Middle School?
River Valley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Valley Middle School offer ?
River Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is River Valley Middle School part of?
River Valley Middle School is part of River Valley Community School District.
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