Serving 148 students in grades 6-12, River Valley Junior- Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 148 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
River Valley Junior- Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley Junior- Senior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is River Valley Junior- Senior High School's ranking?
River Valley Junior- Senior High School is ranked #782 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Valley Junior- Senior High School?
The graduation rate of River Valley Junior- Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend River Valley Junior- Senior High School?
148 students attend River Valley Junior- Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of River Valley Junior- Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley Junior- Senior High School?
River Valley Junior- Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Valley Junior- Senior High School offer ?
River Valley Junior- Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Valley Junior- Senior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 148 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
