Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

Q: Is Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks 67 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Marengo, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 229 students. The school is part of the Iowa Valley Community School District, which is ranked 123 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 92.3% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Similarly, the school had 77.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 65.7%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Iowa high schools in recent years, and ranking 67th out of 338 Iowa high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as English Valleys Junior-Senior High School, Benton Community Senior High School, and H-L-V Junior-Senior High School, Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools. This suggests a more personalized learning environment, which could contribute to the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 7-12

359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301

(319) 642-3332

District: Iowa Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,626

Feeder schools for Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Iowa Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 52.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.27. (See more...)

Compare Details Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 80.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Iowa Valley Junior-Senior 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.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School is $14,626.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School 176^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School 67^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Iowa Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa Valley Community School District 123^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	43.46	231^st	349	33.8%
2013	38.10	261^st	350	25.4%
2014	47.23	200^th	337	40.7%
2015	84.37	15^th	349	95.7%
2016	62.19	127^th	343	63.0%
2017	41.53	225^th	327	31.2%
2018	70.59	73^rd	318	77.0%
2019	78.29	43^rd	342	87.4%
2021	57.52	146^th	324	54.9%
2022	68.32	94^th	337	72.1%
2023	62.97	124^th	334	62.9%
2024	54.27	176^th	337	47.8%

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

Rank History for Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	42.24	248^th	351	29.3%
2013	26.56	309^th	351	12.0%
2014	58.44	151^st	322	53.1%
2015	40.67	232^nd	324	28.4%
2016	41.36	214^th	320	33.1%
2017	52.17	186^th	325	42.8%
2018	44.83	218^th	320	31.9%
2019	69.34	89^th	327	72.8%
2021	73.64	63^rd	327	80.7%
2022	81.88	38^th	332	88.6%
2023	68.88	91^st	336	72.9%
2024	73.84	67^th	338	80.2%

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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 Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	275	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1989	244	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	251
1990	241	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1991	248	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1992	238	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	245
1993	262	3	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	271
1994	283	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	293
1995	332	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	340
1996	332	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	340
1997	325	1	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	337
1998	321	1	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	333
1999	323	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	327
2000	306	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	312
2001	294	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	299
2002	280	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	288
2003	280	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	288
2004	289	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	295
2005	304	5	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	315
2006	302	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	313
2007	316	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	325
2008	316	3	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	327
2009	324	4	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	340
2010	309	4	3	8	2	0	1	327
2011	276	2	5	10	0	0	1	294
2012	253	3	5	7	0	0	2	270
2013	229	4	5	7	0	0	3	248
2014	220	1	5	12	0	0	5	243
2015	217	1	4	13	0	0	6	241
2016	200	2	3	12	0	0	5	222
2017	201	1	1	11	0	0	6	220
2018	214	2	1	18	0	0	6	241
2019	222	3	1	17	0	0	4	247
2020	224	5	0	15	0	0	3	247
2021	225	3	0	18	0	0	1	247
2022	222	3	0	18	0	0	2	245
2023	205	3	0	17	0	0	4	229

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 Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	280	22.3	12.5	12.5
1989	251	22.3	11.2	11.6
1990	245	22.1	11.0	9
1991	255	22.1	11.5	7.8
1992	245	21.0	11.6	5.3
1993	271	21.7	12.5	7.7
1994	293	23.1	12.7	6.5
1995	340	23.3	14.6	7.9
1996	340	23.3	14.6	7.9
1997	337	24.3	13.9	8
1998	333	25.3	13.2	6.6
1999	327	25.8	12.7	11.9
2000	312	25.8	12.1	9
2001	299	25.8	11.6	8.4
2002	288	25.1	11.5	10.1
2003	288	25.1	11.5	10.1
2004	295	23.8	12.4	14.2
2005	315	23.8	13.2	19.4
2006	313	22.8	13.7	18.8
2007	325	23.2	14.0	17.8
2008	327	22.6	14.5	23.2
2009	340	23.1	14.7	24.1
2010	327	24.1	13.5	30
2011	294	23.0	12.7	33.3
2012	270	22.4	12.0	37.8
2013	248	22.6	10.9	28.6
2014	243	22.4	10.8	28.8
2015	241	22.0	10.9	32.8
2016	222	21.0	10.5	24.8
2017	220	21.3	10.3	19.5
2018	241	20.4	11.8	25.7
2019	247	19.5	12.6	35.6
2020	247	18.9	13.0	32.4
2021	247	18.9	13.0	34.8
2022	245	18.7	13.1	30.2
2023	229	19.6	11.6	36.2

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 Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	280	22.3	12.5	12.5
1989	251	22.3	11.2	11.6
1990	245	22.1	11.0	9
1991	255	22.1	11.5	7.8
1992	245	21.0	11.6	5.3
1993	271	21.7	12.5	7.7
1994	293	23.1	12.7	6.5
1995	340	23.3	14.6	7.9
1996	340	23.3	14.6	7.9
1997	337	24.3	13.9	8
1998	333	25.3	13.2	6.6
1999	327	25.8	12.7	11.9
2000	312	25.8	12.1	9
2001	299	25.8	11.6	8.4
2002	288	25.1	11.5	10.1
2003	288	25.1	11.5	10.1
2004	295	23.8	12.4	14.2
2005	315	23.8	13.2	19.4
2006	313	22.8	13.7	18.8
2007	325	23.2	14.0	17.8
2008	327	22.6	14.5	23.2
2009	340	23.1	14.7	24.1
2010	327	24.1	13.5	30
2011	294	23.0	12.7	33.3
2012	270	22.4	12.0	37.8
2013	248	22.6	10.9	28.6
2014	243	22.4	10.8	28.8
2015	241	22.0	10.9	32.8
2016	222	21.0	10.5	24.8
2017	220	21.3	10.3	19.5
2018	241	20.4	11.8	25.7
2019	247	19.5	12.6	35.6
2020	247	18.9	13.0	32.4
2021	247	18.9	13.0	34.8
2022	245	18.7	13.1	30.2
2023	229	19.6	11.6	36.2

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 Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$333 (2.3%)	$14,293 (97.7%)	$14,626

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 124^th of 334 Middle schools	24.6%
Ranks 89^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 91^st of 336 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School)	71.1	84.4	13.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Valley Community School District)	71.1	84.4	13.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School)	84.2	68.8	15.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Valley Community School District)	84.2	68.8	15.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School)	80	78.1	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Valley Community School District)	80	78.1	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School)	91.1	75	16.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Valley Community School District)	91.1	75	16.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School)	76.5	90	13.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Valley Community School District)	76.5	90	13.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School)	61.8	66.7	4.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Valley Community School District)	61.8	66.7	4.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School)	88.6	78.4	10.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa Valley Community School District)	88.6	78.4	10.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School)	81.8	70.3	11.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa Valley Community School District)	81.8	70.3	11.5%
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	247	229	7.3%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	17	17
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	205	7.7%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	36.2%	0.6%

Schools Near Iowa Valley Junior-Senior 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	359 E Hilton St	Marengo	52301	Iowa County	Iowa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 642-3332	229	20	11.6	36.2%	205 (89.5%)	3 (1.3%)	17 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	73.8	67^th of 338 public high schools	80.2%		68.9	91^st of 336 public high schools	72.9%	24		76.3	91.7	87.5	92.3	83.9		60.5	77.8	75.0	61.5	77.4	69.4	79.5	$14,626	$333	$14,293
Williamsburg Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	810 W Walnut	Williamsburg	52361	Iowa County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 668-1050	605	46	13.0	26.3%	534 (88.3%)	6 (1.0%)	52 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	84.3	16^th of 338 public high schools	95.3%		86.4	18^th of 336 public high schools	94.6%	2		90.0	85.6	87.5	87.6	87.8		77.1	91.8	84.6	78.4	87.8	78.4	79.4	$16,498	$352	$16,147
Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	610 13th Ave South	Belle Plaine	52208	Benton County	Belle Plaine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 444-3720	193	20	9.7	34.7%	182 (94.3%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	52.5	179^th of 338 public high schools	47.0%		58.8	140^th of 336 public high schools	58.3%	39		69.8	73.3	69.7	85.7	81.5		69.8	63.3	51.5	64.3	74.1	50.0	67.9	$15,770	$267	$15,504
H-L-V Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	402 5th Street	Victor	52347	Iowa County	H-L-V Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 647-2161	140	7	20.0	32.1%	133 (95.0%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	49.3	198^th of 338 public high schools	41.4%		53.6	171^st of 336 public high schools	49.1%	27		87.5	78.6	66.7	87.0	72.2		62.5	60.7	61.9	69.6	44.4	64.3	69.6	$16,288	$495	$15,793
Benton Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 1st St	Van Horne	52346	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 228-8701	496	30	16.7	26.8%	457 (92.1%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	64.5	121^st of 338 public high schools	64.2%		58.2	150^th of 336 public high schools	55.4%	29				81.3	84.8	88.3				61.7	69.6	72.1		67.9	$15,474	$238	$15,236
English Valleys Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	765 West Broad Street	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 664-3631	231	18	13.0	48.5%	201 (87.0%)	8 (3.5%)	15 (6.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	64.5	122^nd of 338 public high schools	63.9%		63.6	116^th of 336 public high schools	65.5%	6	75.9	76.0	86.2	82.9	77.8	75.9	89.7	76.0	79.3	68.6	65.4	75.9	82.1	80.8	$17,392	$250	$17,142

Frequently Asked Questions about Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

What district is Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School in?

Iowa Valley Community School District

What schools feed into Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School?

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Iowa Valley Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks 67^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School.

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