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Easton Valley Junior High / High School

Public Grades 7-12

287^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 16% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Easton Valley Junior High / High School is a public school located in Preston, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 211 students. The school is part of the Easton Valley Community School District, which is ranked 261 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Easton Valley Junior High / High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 65th out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 287th out of 340 in 2024-2025. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also declined, from a high of 4 stars out of 5 in 2018-2019 to just 1 star out of 5 in recent years. While the school has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 100% in recent years, it has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 29.8% in recent years. Easton Valley Junior High / High School's test scores on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) are generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Camanche High School, Clinton High School, Central DeWitt High School, and Northeast Middle-High School, Easton Valley Junior High / High School's performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools tending to have higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Easton Valley Junior High / High School, around 30-35%, suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantage, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance.

198

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,207

Per pupil spending ?

38.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

321 W. School St.
Preston, IA 52069

(563) 689-4221

District: Easton Valley Community School District

Feeder schools for Easton Valley Junior High / High School:

Elementary:

Easton Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2015 → 16th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (59% vs 71% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (16th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (30% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

297^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to bottom 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

287^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 16%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to bottom 16% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Iowa High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

261^st of 313Easton Valley Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	21.0	297 of 344	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.9	253 of 337	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.0	302 of 334	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	7.2	320 of 337	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	42.6	215 of 324	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.1	287 of 342	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	71.0	72 of 318	77.4%	★★★★☆
2017	65.1	103 of 327	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.4	164 of 343	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	41.6	236 of 349	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	24.0	287 of 340	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.5	262 of 338	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.7	262 of 336	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.3	274 of 332	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.5	214 of 327	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	74.0	65 of 327	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	57.9	156 of 320	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.8	154 of 325	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.5	111 of 320	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.4	170 of 324	47.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts64%-12 vs state

Mathematics57%-12 vs state

Science53%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)						ISASP Mathematics (2025)						ISASP Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Easton Valley Junior High / High School	Public	7-12	321 W. School St.	Preston	52069	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 689-4221	198	21	9.3	38.9%	186 (93.9%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	24	287^th of 340 public high schools	15.6%		34.5	262^nd of 338 public high schools	22.5%	25		67.9	68.4	77.3	72.5	32.3		67.9	68.4	40.9	50.0	54.8	44.7	60.0	$16,207	$53	$16,154
Northeast Middle-High School	Public	6-12	3690 Hwy.136	Goose Lake	52750	Clinton County	Northeast Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 577-2249	452	32	13.9	29.0%	408 (90.3%)	6 (1.3%)	23 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	72.6	73^rd of 340 public high schools	78.5%		71.5	83^rd of 338 public high schools	75.4%	10	76.1	83.9	91.5	88.3	89.2	82.1	87.0	78.6	83.1	71.7	70.8	79.1	71.8	73.8	$13,737	$240	$13,498
Maquoketa Community High School	Public	9-12	600 Washington	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 652-2451	477	32	14.8	53.0%	411 (86.2%)	13 (2.7%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	13 (2.7%)	14.9	303^rd of 340 public high schools	10.9%		11.3	311^th of 338 public high schools	8.0%	8				63.6	61.1	50.5				43.2	57.3	56.8		41.7	$15,941	$248	$15,693
Bellevue High School	Public	6-12	1601 State St	Bellevue	52031	Jackson County	Bellevue Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 872-4001	354	24	14.6	21.5%	332 (93.8%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	46	215^th of 340 public high schools	36.8%		28.1	275^th of 338 public high schools	18.6%	60	62.1	78.0	88.9	71.1	70.4	86.5	81.0	73.2	77.8	57.8	64.8	80.8	68.9	51.9	$11,569	$264	$11,304
Central DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	519 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0715	533	36	14.7	26.6%	478 (89.7%)	14 (2.6%)	20 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	68	103^rd of 340 public high schools	69.7%		66.9	106^th of 338 public high schools	68.6%	3				88.9	81.9	78.1				78.0	71.7	65.9		76.4	$16,020	$272	$15,748
Clinton High School	Public	9-12	817 8th Ave S	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 243-7540	981	70	14.0	46.3%	685 (69.8%)	88 (9.0%)	105 (10.7%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (9.2%)	15.9	301^st of 340 public high schools	11.5%		21.5	291^st of 338 public high schools	13.9%	10				59.0	58.4	50.5				47.1	55.5	56.5		56.1	$16,691	$202	$16,490
Camanche High School	Public	9-12	937 9th Ave	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 259-3008	309	23	13.3	38.5%	276 (89.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	57.4	164^th of 340 public high schools	51.8%		59.7	151^st of 338 public high schools	55.3%	13				69.2	77.9	80.0				69.2	79.2	71.7		68.8	$14,272	$66	$14,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Easton Valley Junior High / High School

What is the racial makeup of Easton Valley Junior High / High School?

Students at Easton Valley Junior High / High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Easton Valley Junior High / High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 198 students attended Easton Valley Junior High / High School.

What district is Easton Valley Junior High / High School in?

Easton Valley Community School District

Is Easton Valley Junior High / High School a good school?

Easton Valley Junior High / High School ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Iowa high schools.

What schools feed into Easton Valley Junior High / High School?

Easton Valley Junior High / High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Easton Valley Elementary School

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