North Fayette Valley Middle School

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North Fayette Valley Middle School ranks 183 rd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Fayette Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Elgin, Iowa, serving 237 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the North Fayette Valley Community School District, which is ranked 134 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, North Fayette Valley Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages, with some grades reaching over 80% proficiency. Compared to the nearby Starmont Middle School and South Winneshiek Middle School, North Fayette Valley Middle School generally has higher test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

The school's student population is predominantly White, with over 90% of students identifying as such in recent years. This is higher than the racial diversity seen at the nearby middle schools. Additionally, North Fayette Valley Middle School has a free and reduced lunch rate of around 40%, which is higher than the state average but comparable to Starmont Middle School. The school also spends significantly more per student ($15,606) compared to Starmont Middle School ($6,917), and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8 to 32.4 at Starmont Middle School.

Detail:

Public 5-8

23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141-9634

(563) 422-3851

District: North Fayette Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,606

Students who attend North Fayette Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Fayette Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Fayette Valley Middle School ranks worse than 54.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.24. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Fayette Valley Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare North Fayette Valley Middle School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Fayette Valley Middle School is $15,606.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Fayette Valley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Fayette Valley Middle School 183^rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See North Fayette Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

North Fayette Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Fayette Valley Community School District 134^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Fayette Valley Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2019	66.94	98^th	342	71.3%
2021	50.47	178^th	324	45.1%
2022	58.48	140^th	337	58.5%
2023	63.37	116^th	334	65.3%
2024	53.24	183^rd	337	45.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Fayette Valley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	227	0	2	14	0	7	250
2020	218	1	0	12	0	9	240
2021	214	0	0	14	0	8	236
2022	229	2	0	8	0	10	249
2023	220	3	0	9	1	4	237
2024	287	1	1	16	0	5	310

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Fayette Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	250	11.2	22.3	42.4
2020	240	20.2	11.8	43.3
2021	236	19.1	12.3	42.8
2022	249	18.1	13.7	38.6
2023	237	17.1	13.8	40.5
2024	310	23.0	13.4	38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Fayette Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	250	11.2	22.3	42.4
2020	240	20.2	11.8	43.3
2021	236	19.1	12.3	42.8
2022	249	18.1	13.7	38.6
2023	237	17.1	13.8	40.5
2024	310	23.0	13.4	38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Fayette Valley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$342 (2.2%)	$15,265 (97.8%)	$15,606

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Fayette Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 98^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 116^th of 334 Middle schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley Middle School)	60.3	65.5	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	60.3	65.5	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley Middle School)	69.2	74.1	4.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	69.2	74.1	4.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley Middle School)	82.7	76.2	6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	82.7	76.2	6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley Middle School)	88	81	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	88	81	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley Middle School)	78.7	79.1	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	78.7	79.1	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley Middle School)	81.9	82.6	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	81.9	82.6	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	250	237	5.2%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	14	9	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	227	220	3.1%
Two or More Races	7	4	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	40.5%	1.9%

Schools Near North Fayette Valley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Fayette Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	23493 Canoe Rd	Elgin	52141	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 422-3851	310	23	13.4	38.7%	287 (92.6%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	53.2	183^rd of 337 public middle schools	45.7%		63.4	116^th of 334 public middle schools	65.3%	67	81.4	75.6	76.3	85.9	79.1	63.4	62.7	82.3	72.1	73.4	$15,606	$342	$15,265
South Winneshiek Middle School	Public	5-8	208 E Brooks St	Ossian	52161	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 532-9365	130	10	12.8	33.1%	116 (89.2%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	70.7	83^rd of 337 public middle schools	75.4%		32	257^th of 334 public middle schools	23.1%	174	76.9	90.3	87.5	84.8	73.1	83.9	82.5	69.7	84.6	69.7	$15,752	$475	$15,278
Starmont Middle School	Public	6-8	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 933-4598	121	7	17.6	41.3%	112 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	45.7	213^th of 337 public middle schools	36.8%		57.6	161^st of 334 public middle schools	51.8%	52		65.7	82.9	85.4		57.1	75.6	73.2		56.1	$6,917	$644	$6,272

Frequently Asked Questions about North Fayette Valley Middle School

What district is North Fayette Valley Middle School in?

North Fayette Valley Community School District

What is the racial makeup of North Fayette Valley Middle School?

Students at North Fayette Valley Middle School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of North Fayette Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Fayette Valley Middle School usually go on to attend North Fayette Valley High School

Is North Fayette Valley Middle School a good school?

North Fayette Valley Middle School ranks 183^rd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Fayette Valley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended North Fayette Valley Middle School.

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