Serving 799 students in grades 7-8, Pleasant Valley Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Junior High School's student population of 799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Junior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
76%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Junior High School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Junior High School is ranked #59 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pleasant Valley Junior High School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettendorf Middle School, Rockridge Jr High School, North Scott Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Junior High School?
799 students attend Pleasant Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pleasant Valley Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Junior High School?
Pleasant Valley Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Junior High School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Junior High School part of?
Pleasant Valley Junior High School is part of Pleasant Valley Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Preschool
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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