Top Rankings
Iowa Valley Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 548 students in Iowa Valley Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Iowa Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
548 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Iowa Valley Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,516 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,956 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,516
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,956
$16,042
Best Iowa Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3332
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3332
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Iowa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 E May
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Iowa Valley Comm School District?
Iowa Valley Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 548 students.
What is the rank of Iowa Valley Comm School District?
Iowa Valley Comm School District is ranked #85 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa Valley Comm School District?
91% of Iowa Valley Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iowa Valley Comm School District?
Iowa Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Iowa Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,956 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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