Southeast Valley Middle School

Q: Is Southeast Valley Middle School a good school?

Southeast Valley Middle School ranks 229 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southeast Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving 324 students in grades 5-8 in the Southeast Valley Community School District in Burnside, Iowa. The school has shown mixed academic performance compared to state averages, with inconsistent test scores across grade levels and subject areas. While the school outperforms the state in some areas, it underperforms in others, suggesting a need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems.

Southeast Valley Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 155th out of 343 Iowa middle schools in 2015-2016 to 229th out of 337 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school has consistently been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.74% to 46.27% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Webster City Middle School and Fort Dodge Middle School, Southeast Valley Middle School's spending per student is slightly lower, and its student-teacher ratio is higher. These factors may contribute to the school's challenges in providing adequate resources and support for its students. Further analysis of the school's budget and resource allocation could shed light on areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 5-8

30850 Paragon Ave.
Burnside, IA 50521-0049

(515) 359-2235

District: Southeast Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
229^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,172

Feeder schools for Southeast Valley Middle School:

Elementary:

Dayton Center

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southeast Valley Middle School ranks worse than 68% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.51. (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 (90.5%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeast Valley Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Southeast Valley Middle School employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southeast Valley Middle School is $12,172.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Valley Middle School 229^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Southeast Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Southeast Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Valley Community School District 236^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southeast Valley Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2016	57.45	155^th	343	54.8%
2017	39.02	235^th	327	28.1%
2018	43.57	205^th	318	35.5%
2019	49.66	191^st	342	44.2%
2021	46.40	196^th	324	39.5%
2022	33.68	252^nd	337	25.2%
2023	47.20	201^st	334	39.8%
2024	41.51	229^th	337	32.0%

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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 Southeast Valley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	308	6	0	10	0	8	332
2016	287	7	1	7	0	5	307
2017	293	9	0	8	0	7	317
2018	314	7	0	6	0	10	337
2019	303	6	0	7	0	10	326
2020	320	3	1	7	0	10	341
2021	303	2	1	7	0	9	322
2022	286	1	3	9	0	13	312
2023	297	0	3	13	0	11	324
2024	285	1	3	9	2	15	315

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 Southeast Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	332	15.0	22.1	45.5
2016	307	15.0	20.4	43.6
2017	317	13.9	22.7	51.1
2018	337	17.9	18.8	42.7
2019	326	17.9	18.1	42.3
2020	341	17.1	19.8	43.4
2021	322	16.9	18.9	46.3
2022	312	15.6	19.8	39.7
2023	324	18.4	17.5	42.6
2024	315	21.7	14.4	40.6

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 Southeast Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	332	15.0	22.1	45.5
2016	307	15.0	20.4	43.6
2017	317	13.9	22.7	51.1
2018	337	17.9	18.8	42.7
2019	326	17.9	18.1	42.3
2020	341	17.1	19.8	43.4
2021	322	16.9	18.9	46.3
2022	312	15.6	19.8	39.7
2023	324	18.4	17.5	42.6
2024	315	21.7	14.4	40.6

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 Southeast Valley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$207 (1.7%)	$11,965 (98.3%)	$12,172

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 191^st of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 201^st of 334 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Middle School)	54.7	59.8	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Community School District)	54.7	59.8	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Middle School)	60	63.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Community School District)	60	63.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Middle School)	71.4	84.2	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Community School District)	71.4	84.2	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Middle School)	69.2	73.7	4.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Community School District)	69.2	73.7	4.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Middle School)	77.4	78.7	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Community School District)	77.4	78.7	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Middle School)	70.2	60	10.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Community School District)	70.2	60	10.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Middle School)	65.2	77.3	12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Community School District)	65.2	77.3	12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Middle School)	65.2	55.7	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Community School District)	65.2	55.7	9.5%
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	326	324	0.6%
African American	6	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	7	13	85.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	303	297	2%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	42.6%	0.3%

Schools Near Southeast 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
Southeast Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	30850 Paragon Ave.	Burnside	50521	Webster County	Southeast Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 359-2235	315	22	14.4	40.6%	285 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	41.5	229^th of 337 public middle schools	32.0%		47.2	201^st of 334 public middle schools	39.8%	28	67.1	76.2	85.7	69.3	54.8	67.9	72.7	58.7	50.0	60.0	$12,172	$207	$11,965
Fort Dodge Middle School	Public	6-8	800 North 32nd Street	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 574-5691	774	43	18.0	57.5%	515 (66.5%)	58 (7.5%)	119 (15.4%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.8%)	65 (8.4%)	21.6	291^st of 337 public middle schools	13.6%		12	310^th of 334 public middle schools	7.2%	19		63.6	59.2	74.9		61.2	52.1	67.1		56.6	$14,693	$1,115	$13,578
Webster City Middle School	Public	5-8	1101 Des Moines Street	Webster City	50595	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 832-9220	436	31	14.0	48.6%	298 (68.3%)	1 (0.2%)	108 (24.8%)	19 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	63.8	124^th of 337 public middle schools	63.2%		40	229^th of 334 public middle schools	31.4%	105	73.2	75.5	83.3	82.9	82.9	69.1	78.8	77.2	79.0	80.8	$12,851	$172	$12,678

Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Valley Middle School

Is Southeast Valley Middle School a good school?

Southeast Valley Middle School ranks 229^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Southeast Valley Middle School in?

Southeast Valley Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Southeast Valley Middle School?

Students at Southeast Valley Middle School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Southeast Valley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Southeast Valley Middle School.

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