Serving 135 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Valley Middle 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 60-64% (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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Southwest Valley Middle 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 Southwest Valley Middle School is 0.08, 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.
Southwest Valley Middle School is ranked #860 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Valley Middle School?
135 students attend Southwest Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Southwest Valley Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Valley Middle School?
Southwest Valley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Valley Middle School offer ?
Southwest Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Valley Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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