Nodaway Valley High School

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Nodaway Valley High School ranks 187 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nodaway Valley High School is a public high school located in Greenfield, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 193 students. The school is part of the Nodaway Valley Community School District, which is ranked 145 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Nodaway Valley High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 10th grade students scored 78.3% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 69.6% in Mathematics, and 78.3% in Science, all of which are higher than the state averages. The school's performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with some fluctuations in its statewide ranking.

Compared to nearby schools, such as CAM Junior/Senior High School, Iowa Connections Academy High School, and Creston High School, Nodaway Valley High School generally performs better academically. However, Creston High School has a higher statewide ranking and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it may be a stronger performing school overall. Additionally, Iowa Connections Academy High School and Creston High School have more racially diverse student populations compared to Nodaway Valley High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

410 NW 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849

(641) 743-6141

District: Nodaway Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,978

Feeder schools for Nodaway Valley High School:

Elementary:	Nodaway Valley Elementary School
Middle:	Nodaway Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 193

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

3.1%

American Indian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nodaway Valley High School ranks worse than 55.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.21. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nodaway Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nodaway Valley High School is $14,978.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Nodaway Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Nodaway Valley High School 187^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Nodaway Valley High School in the ranking list.)

Nodaway Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nodaway Valley Community School District 145^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nodaway Valley High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	40.80	254^th	351	27.6%
2013	34.58	284^th	351	19.1%
2014	11.40	296^th	322	8.1%
2015	53.65	174^th	324	46.3%
2016	63.77	118^th	320	63.1%
2017	56.02	167^th	325	48.6%
2018	53.34	177^th	320	44.7%
2019	66.90	111^th	327	66.1%
2021	37.56	243^rd	327	25.7%
2022	56.08	158^th	332	52.4%
2023	48.20	196^th	336	41.7%
2024	51.21	187^th	338	44.7%

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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 Nodaway Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	69	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	70
1989	73	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
1990	77	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	78
1991	88	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	91
1992	84	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	86
1993	260	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	266
1994	277	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	282
1995	298	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	302
1996	298	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	302
1997	285	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	287
1998	281	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	284
1999	273	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
2000	180	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	184
2001	274	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
2002	278	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
2003	278	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
2004	275	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	280
2005	275	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	279
2006	255	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	261
2007	260	0	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	270
2008	248	1	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	257
2009	252	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	259
2010	230	0	1	1	0	0	2	234
2011	207	0	0	1	0	0	2	210
2012	218	0	0	0	0	0	1	219
2013	203	1	1	0	0	0	1	206
2014	193	1	1	3	0	0	0	198
2015	174	1	0	2	0	0	2	179
2016	190	1	1	2	0	0	3	197
2017	191	0	0	2	0	0	2	195
2018	181	1	1	3	0	0	5	191
2019	196	1	2	8	0	0	4	211
2020	173	2	1	9	0	0	5	190
2021	182	1	1	9	1	0	7	201
2022	183	0	0	6	1	0	6	196
2023	179	1	0	3	4	0	6	193

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 Nodaway Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	70	5.6	12.5	50
1989	74	5.6	13.2	6.8
1990	78	5.6	13.9	0
1991	91	4.5	20.2	16.5
1992	86	5.0	17.2	16.3
1993	266	19.0	14.0	10.9
1994	282	21.7	13.0	16.3
1995	302	22.0	13.7	16.2
1996	302	22.0	13.7	16.2
1997	287	22.0	13.0	17.1
1998	284	22.0	12.9	16.9
1999	275	22.0	12.5	25.5
2000	184	20.0	9.2	40.2
2001	279	4.0	69.8	26.9
2002	284	25.1	11.3	26.4
2003	284	25.1	11.3	26.4
2004	280	25.6	10.9	27.1
2005	279	25.2	11.1	20.8
2006	261	24.5	10.7	27.6
2007	270	23.3	11.6	24.1
2008	257	23.4	11.0	24.5
2009	259	24.2	10.7	24.3
2010	234	23.6	9.8	24.8
2011	210	21.7	9.6	30
2012	219	22.8	9.5	34.2
2013	206	21.2	9.6	33
2014	198	20.4	9.6	36.9
2015	179	19.0	9.4	29.6
2016	197	19.0	10.3	34.5
2017	195	17.8	10.9	31.3
2018	191	20.5	9.3	35.6
2019	211	18.5	11.4	37.4
2020	190	19.2	9.8	38.4
2021	201	20.3	9.8	47.8
2022	196	17.0	11.5	38.8
2023	193	17.5	11.0	46.1

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 Nodaway Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	70	5.6	12.5	50
1989	74	5.6	13.2	6.8
1990	78	5.6	13.9	0
1991	91	4.5	20.2	16.5
1992	86	5.0	17.2	16.3
1993	266	19.0	14.0	10.9
1994	282	21.7	13.0	16.3
1995	302	22.0	13.7	16.2
1996	302	22.0	13.7	16.2
1997	287	22.0	13.0	17.1
1998	284	22.0	12.9	16.9
1999	275	22.0	12.5	25.5
2000	184	20.0	9.2	40.2
2001	279	4.0	69.8	26.9
2002	284	25.1	11.3	26.4
2003	284	25.1	11.3	26.4
2004	280	25.6	10.9	27.1
2005	279	25.2	11.1	20.8
2006	261	24.5	10.7	27.6
2007	270	23.3	11.6	24.1
2008	257	23.4	11.0	24.5
2009	259	24.2	10.7	24.3
2010	234	23.6	9.8	24.8
2011	210	21.7	9.6	30
2012	219	22.8	9.5	34.2
2013	206	21.2	9.6	33
2014	198	20.4	9.6	36.9
2015	179	19.0	9.4	29.6
2016	197	19.0	10.3	34.5
2017	195	17.8	10.9	31.3
2018	191	20.5	9.3	35.6
2019	211	18.5	11.4	37.4
2020	190	19.2	9.8	38.4
2021	201	20.3	9.8	47.8
2022	196	17.0	11.5	38.8
2023	193	17.5	11.0	46.1

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 Nodaway Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$215 (1.4%)	$14,763 (98.6%)	$14,978

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nodaway Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 111^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 196^th of 336 High schools	24.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nodaway Valley High School)	81.5	68.8	12.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nodaway Valley Community School District)	81.5	68.8	12.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Nodaway Valley High School)	75.9	62.5	13.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Nodaway Valley Community School District)	75.9	62.5	13.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nodaway Valley High School)	79.5	70.4	9.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nodaway Valley Community School District)	79.5	70.4	9.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nodaway Valley High School)	65.9	70.4	4.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nodaway Valley Community School District)	65.9	70.4	4.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	211	193	8.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	4
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	196	179	8.7%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	46.1%	8.7%

Schools Near Nodaway Valley High 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 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nodaway Valley High School	Public	9-12	410 NW 2nd	Greenfield	50849	Adair County	Nodaway Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 743-6141	193	18	11.0	46.1%	179 (92.7%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	51.2	187^th of 338 public high schools	44.7%		48.2	196^th of 336 public high schools	41.7%	9			78.4	78.3	66.0			58.8	69.6	59.6		78.3	$14,978	$215	$14,763
Orient-Macksburg Senior High School	Public	7-12	201 S. School Street	Orient	50858	Adair County	Orient-Macksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 352-4800	66	0	17.1	65.2%	61 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	28.3	273^rd of 338 public high schools	19.2%		47	202^nd of 336 public high schools	39.9%	71		90.0	66.7	66.7			90.0	50.0	66.7		100.0	50.0	$15,650	$175	$15,474
West Central Valley High School	Public	9-12	3299 White Pole Rd	Stuart	50250	Guthrie County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 523-1313	268	23	11.6	38.8%	231 (86.2%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	52.5	178^th of 338 public high schools	47.3%		53.9	166^th of 336 public high schools	50.6%	12			81.1	74.6	67.9			62.3	70.1	62.5		70.1	$16,199	$995	$15,205
Creston High School	Public	9-12	601 W Townline	Creston	50801	Union County	Creston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 782-2116	532	34	15.8	45.7%	471 (88.5%)	6 (1.1%)	35 (6.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	67.7	101^st of 338 public high schools	70.1%		59.6	135^th of 336 public high schools	59.8%	34			88.9	84.8	73.2			73.1	72.8	68.3		72.8	$16,221	$178	$16,042
Iowa Connections Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	807 Third St	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(712) 581-0200	595	8	73.4	38.2%	496 (83.4%)	10 (1.7%)	49 (8.2%)	10 (1.7%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.5%)	15.6	302^nd of 338 public high schools	10.7%		32.8	258^th of 336 public high schools	23.2%	44			66.4	65.2	62.3			47.2	46.4	34.5		45.6	$8,486	$24	$8,463
CAM Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Victory Park Rd	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 762-3231	143	13	10.9	50.3%	132 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	52	181^st of 338 public high schools	46.4%		42.1	224^th of 336 public high schools	33.3%	43	77.4	80.0	80.0	75.0	63.9	54.8	61.8	65.0	79.2	58.3	77.1	75.0	$14,388	$139	$14,250

Frequently Asked Questions about Nodaway Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Nodaway Valley High School?

Students at Nodaway Valley High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Nodaway Valley High School?

Nodaway Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nodaway Valley Elementary School
Middle : Nodaway Valley Middle School

Is Nodaway Valley High School a good school?

Nodaway Valley High School ranks 187^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Nodaway Valley High School in?

Nodaway Valley Community School District

How many students attend Nodaway Valley High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Nodaway Valley High School.

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