Pleasant Valley Community School District

The Pleasant Valley Community School District is a high-performing school district in Iowa, serving students from 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 5 out of 309 school districts in the state and has an overall 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools within the district stand out as top performers. Hopewell Elementary is ranked #1 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and maintains a perfect 5-star rating, with 95-100% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Pleasant Valley Junior High School is ranked #8 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and also holds a 5-star rating, with 92-93% of students proficient or better in core subjects. At the high school level, Pleasant Valley High School is ranked #11 out of 338 Iowa high schools and has a 5-star rating, with 85-93% of students proficient or better.

The district's schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments. The district also allocates resources effectively, with higher spending per student at the high school level and lower student-teacher ratios at the elementary level. While the district overall performs exceptionally well, there may be some equity concerns to investigate, as free/reduced lunch rates vary across the schools.