Pleasant Valley Junior High School

Summary:

Pleasant Valley Junior High School is a public middle school located in LeClaire, Iowa, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 856 students. The school is part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District, which is ranked 5 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasant Valley Junior High School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Iowa, ranking 8th out of 337 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students have significantly higher proficiency rates in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests compared to the state averages, with 93.4% of 7th graders and 93.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 77.3% and 77.5%, respectively. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also well above the state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively diverse student body, with significant percentages of Asian (around 11%) and Hispanic (around 6%) students, which is higher than many of the nearby schools. The school also has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.26% to 11.8% over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Walcott Intermediate, Central DeWitt Middle School, and Camanche Middle School, Pleasant Valley Junior High School stands out as a high-performing institution with a more diverse student population and lower rates of free/reduced lunch recipients. This highlights the school's strong academic reputation and the potential advantages it offers to its students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

3501 Wisconsin Street
LeClaire, IA 52753

(563) 332-0200

District: Pleasant Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,678

Students who attend Pleasant Valley Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Pleasant Valley High School

Feeder schools for Pleasant Valley Junior High School:

Elementary:	Bridgeview Elementary School
	Cody Elementary School
	Hopewell Elementary
	Pleasant View Elementary School
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	Riverdale Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 898

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

Asian:

12.8%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasant Valley Junior High School ranks better than 97.6% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.87. (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 (72.5%), Asian (12.8%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Junior High School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant Valley Junior High School employs 54.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley Junior High School is $10,678.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley Junior High School 8^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Pleasant Valley Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Pleasant Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley Community School District 5^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant Valley Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	78.85	30^th	349	91.4%
2013	80.81	21^st	350	94.0%
2014	82.65	21^st	337	93.8%
2015	84.37	16^th	349	95.4%
2016	90.61	3^rd	343	99.1%
2017	87.17	5^th	327	98.5%
2018	89.54	6^th	318	98.1%
2019	87.77	15^th	342	95.6%
2021	88.41	12^th	324	96.3%
2022	86.43	16^th	337	95.3%
2023	87.98	9^th	334	97.3%
2024	89.87	8^th	337	97.6%

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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 Pleasant Valley Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	366	3	9	3	2	n/a	n/a	383
1989	386	3	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	400
1990	401	4	11	4	3	n/a	n/a	423
1991	436	3	5	11	2	n/a	n/a	457
1992	446	5	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	458
1993	447	2	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	464
1994	495	2	8	4	2	n/a	n/a	511
1995	522	4	10	14	1	n/a	n/a	551
1996	522	4	10	14	1	n/a	n/a	551
1997	525	2	7	10	2	n/a	n/a	546
1998	497	3	10	13	1	n/a	n/a	524
1999	486	4	9	11	3	n/a	n/a	513
2000	452	7	8	6	6	n/a	n/a	479
2001	463	10	6	9	4	n/a	n/a	492
2002	479	5	8	12	7	n/a	n/a	511
2003	479	5	8	12	7	n/a	n/a	511
2004	463	3	11	12	6	n/a	n/a	495
2005	447	6	15	9	4	n/a	n/a	481
2006	431	11	16	10	6	n/a	n/a	474
2007	451	11	19	13	6	n/a	n/a	500
2008	473	13	29	13	2	n/a	n/a	530
2009	498	17	35	18	4	n/a	n/a	572
2010	516	12	32	21	7	0	3	591
2011	518	19	39	21	7	0	3	607
2012	512	21	34	20	5	1	7	600
2013	557	25	40	24	2	1	12	661
2014	578	26	54	28	2	1	12	701
2015	553	17	58	27	2	1	14	672
2016	537	18	66	33	0	0	14	668
2017	573	20	77	29	3	0	18	720
2018	577	21	83	29	4	0	31	745
2019	612	26	81	36	1	0	33	789
2020	655	29	98	45	2	1	29	859
2021	607	27	101	56	1	1	31	824
2022	607	23	88	54	1	0	26	799
2023	649	27	94	52	1	1	32	856
2024	651	29	115	60	1	1	41	898

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 Pleasant Valley Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	383	26.9	14.2	6.8
1989	400	27.4	14.5	5.3
1990	423	29.2	14.4	6.4
1991	457	29.1	15.7	7
1992	458	30.0	15.2	7
1993	464	29.2	15.9	6.7
1994	511	28.7	17.8	7.2
1995	551	34.5	16.0	6
1996	551	34.5	16.0	6
1997	546	34.1	16.0	4.9
1998	524	37.6	13.9	5.2
1999	513	34.4	14.9	7.4
2000	479	32.1	14.9	11.1
2001	492	29.5	16.7	7.3
2002	511	34.4	14.9	11
2003	511	34.4	14.9	11
2004	495	31.2	15.9	8.9
2005	481	34.1	14.1	9.4
2006	474	34.6	13.7	10.1
2007	500	37.0	13.5	10.8
2008	530	35.2	15.1	9.6
2009	572	35.1	16.3	9.6
2010	591	38.7	15.2	9.5
2011	607	37.0	16.4	9.7
2012	600	41.2	14.5	8.5
2013	661	44.9	14.7	7.7
2014	701	48.9	14.3	8.8
2015	672	50.0	13.4	10.1
2016	668	49.0	13.6	8.4
2017	720	50.4	14.2	9.4
2018	745	48.9	15.2	8.6
2019	789	50.4	15.6	10.4
2020	859	53.3	16.0	10.1
2021	824	54.2	15.1	10
2022	799	55.2	14.4	9.3
2023	856	53.2	16.0	11.8
2024	898	54.2	16.5	10.7

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 Pleasant Valley Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	383	26.9	14.2	6.8
1989	400	27.4	14.5	5.3
1990	423	29.2	14.4	6.4
1991	457	29.1	15.7	7
1992	458	30.0	15.2	7
1993	464	29.2	15.9	6.7
1994	511	28.7	17.8	7.2
1995	551	34.5	16.0	6
1996	551	34.5	16.0	6
1997	546	34.1	16.0	4.9
1998	524	37.6	13.9	5.2
1999	513	34.4	14.9	7.4
2000	479	32.1	14.9	11.1
2001	492	29.5	16.7	7.3
2002	511	34.4	14.9	11
2003	511	34.4	14.9	11
2004	495	31.2	15.9	8.9
2005	481	34.1	14.1	9.4
2006	474	34.6	13.7	10.1
2007	500	37.0	13.5	10.8
2008	530	35.2	15.1	9.6
2009	572	35.1	16.3	9.6
2010	591	38.7	15.2	9.5
2011	607	37.0	16.4	9.7
2012	600	41.2	14.5	8.5
2013	661	44.9	14.7	7.7
2014	701	48.9	14.3	8.8
2015	672	50.0	13.4	10.1
2016	668	49.0	13.6	8.4
2017	720	50.4	14.2	9.4
2018	745	48.9	15.2	8.6
2019	789	50.4	15.6	10.4
2020	859	53.3	16.0	10.1
2021	824	54.2	15.1	10
2022	799	55.2	14.4	9.3
2023	856	53.2	16.0	11.8
2024	898	54.2	16.5	10.7

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 Pleasant Valley Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$189 (1.8%)	$10,489 (98.2%)	$10,678

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Valley Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 15^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 9^th of 334 Middle schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Junior High School)	86.9	91.7	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Community School District)	86.9	91.7	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Junior High School)	90.1	87.3	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Community School District)	90.1	87.3	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Junior High School)	83.2	91.9	8.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Community School District)	83.2	91.9	8.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Junior High School)	84.3	89.9	5.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Community School District)	84.3	89.9	5.6%
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	789	856	8.5%
African American	26	27	3.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	81	94	16%
Hispanic	36	52	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	612	649	6%
Two or More Races	33	32	3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.4%	11.8%	1.4%

Schools Near Pleasant Valley Junior 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Pleasant Valley Junior High School	Public	7-8	3501 Wisconsin Street	LeClaire	52753	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-0200	898	54	16.5	10.7%	651 (72.5%)	29 (3.2%)	60 (6.7%)	115 (12.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.6%)	89.9	8^th of 337 public middle schools	97.6%		88	9^th of 334 public middle schools	97.3%	1				93.4	93.3				88.9	92.4		83.7	$10,678	$189	$10,489
Bettendorf Middle School	Public	6-8	2030 Middle Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 359-3686	961	65	14.7	34.3%	648 (67.4%)	93 (9.7%)	113 (11.8%)	25 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (8.2%)	53.7	179^th of 337 public middle schools	46.9%		68.7	94^th of 334 public middle schools	71.9%	85			74.6	78.6	81.4			68.7	72.2	80.3		67.8	$11,825	$219	$11,606
Sudlow Intermediate	Public	7-8	1414 E Locust St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 445-5150	503	38	13.1	51.9%	228 (45.3%)	129 (25.6%)	82 (16.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (11.9%)	16.4	304^th of 337 public middle schools	9.8%		21.6	287^th of 334 public middle schools	14.1%	17				68.5	64.8				50.4	59.4		57.1	$12,362	$587	$11,775
Wood Intermediate	Public	7-8	5701 N Division	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5300	426	35	12.1	56.6%	191 (44.8%)	120 (28.2%)	59 (13.8%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (10.8%)	8.4	316^th of 337 public middle schools	6.2%		12.9	309^th of 334 public middle schools	7.5%	7				61.6	58.3				56.2	44.3		50.0	$13,499	$897	$12,601
North Scott Junior High School	Public	7-8	502 S 5th St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-8272	553	39	14.1	25.9%	479 (86.6%)	14 (2.5%)	39 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.3%)	68.9	97^th of 337 public middle schools	71.2%		70.5	85^th of 334 public middle schools	74.6%	12				84.0	82.7				77.6	82.4		73.5	$12,673	$110	$12,563
Williams Intermediate	Public	7-8	3040 N Division	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5250	372	39	9.5	57.0%	167 (44.9%)	81 (21.8%)	75 (20.2%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.2%)	2.4	329^th of 337 public middle schools	2.4%		2.7	324^th of 334 public middle schools	3.0%	5				60.3	41.5				45.1	33.3		33.7	$14,249	$994	$13,255
Frank L Smart Intermediate	Public	7-8	1934 W 5th St	Davenport	52802	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 445-5100	273	26	10.3	72.9%	112 (41.0%)	70 (25.6%)	56 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.5%)	0.1	336^th of 337 public middle schools	0.3%		0.3	332^nd of 334 public middle schools	0.6%	4				38.3	39.2				24.3	22.5		28.8	$15,522	$1,202	$14,320
Camanche Middle School	Public	5-8	1400 9th St	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 259-3014	273	18	14.9	42.5%	243 (89.0%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	45.6	215^th of 337 public middle schools	36.2%		56.9	163^rd of 334 public middle schools	51.2%	52		52.4	71.9	79.4	76.3		47.6	71.9	73.5	72.4	44.4	59.2	$12,520	$203	$12,316
Central DeWitt Middle School	Public	7-8	425 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0735	232	19	11.9	31.0%	212 (91.4%)	5 (2.2%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	58.7	154^th of 337 public middle schools	54.3%		68.7	93^rd of 334 public middle schools	72.2%	61				75.6	81.7				70.6	82.7		74.3	$14,297	$432	$13,866
Central DeWitt Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1010 4th Ave. E.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-4780	323	25	12.9	39.3%	281 (87.0%)	12 (3.7%)	12 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)								(n/a)	77.7	79.4	87.1			72.3	80.4	87.1			63.7		$12,429	$306	$12,124

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Junior High School

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 898 students attended Pleasant Valley Junior High School.

What high school do graduates of Pleasant Valley Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Pleasant Valley Junior High School usually go on to attend Pleasant Valley High School

Is Pleasant Valley Junior High School a good school?

Yes! Pleasant Valley Junior High School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 337 Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Valley Junior High School?

Students at Pleasant Valley Junior High School are 72% White, 13% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Pleasant Valley Junior High School in?

Pleasant Valley Community School District

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