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Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

Q: Is Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks 99 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

99^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 71% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Marengo, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 224 students. The school is part of the Iowa Valley Community School District, which is ranked 161 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking between 38 and 99 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 6 years, indicating strong academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average, with 10th-grade students scoring 91.4% and 80% proficient, respectively. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 97.6% over the past 5 years, which is notably higher than the state average.

While English Valleys Junior-Senior High School and Benton Community Senior High School have lower academic performance compared to Iowa Valley, the school outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates. For example, Williamsburg Junior-Senior High School, which is ranked 11th in the state, has similar or slightly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Iowa Valley. Additionally, Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.2% to 37.95% over the past 3 years, and a higher spending per student of $14,626 in the 2018-2019 school year, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and support services for students.

229

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,626

Per pupil spending ?

30.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301

(319) 642-3332

District: Iowa Valley Community School District

Feeder schools for Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Iowa Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 89th percentile in 2022 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Above the Iowa median (71st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 89th-percentile peak (2022) to 71st (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

284^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 17%▼ down 78 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to bottom 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

99^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 42 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

161^st of 313Iowa 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	26.3	284 of 344	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	54.3	176 of 337	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.0	124 of 334	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.3	94 of 337	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	57.5	146 of 324	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.3	43 of 342	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.6	73 of 318	77.0%	★★★★☆
2017	41.5	225 of 327	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	62.2	127 of 343	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	84.4	15 of 349	95.7%	★★★★★
2014	47.2	200 of 337	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.1	261 of 350	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	43.5	231 of 349	33.8%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	68.6	99 of 340	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	67 of 338	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	68.9	91 of 336	72.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	38 of 332	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.6	63 of 327	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	69.3	89 of 327	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	44.8	218 of 320	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.2	186 of 325	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.4	214 of 320	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	40.7	232 of 324	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	58.4	151 of 322	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	26.6	309 of 351	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	42.2	248 of 351	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts79%+4 vs state

Science77%+9 vs state

Mathematics62%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

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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
Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	359 E Hilton St	Marengo	52301	Iowa County	Iowa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 642-3332	229	19	11.8	30.6%	208 (90.8%)	3 (1.3%)	14 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	68.6	99^th of 340 public high schools	70.9%		73.8	67^th of 338 public high schools	80.2%	32		57.4	85.0	80.6	91.4	86.8		48.9	60.0	69.4	80.0	55.3	72.5	82.9	$14,626	$333	$14,293
Williamsburg Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	810 W Walnut	Williamsburg	52361	Iowa County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 668-1050	604	46	13.0	21.5%	537 (88.9%)	6 (1.0%)	43 (7.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	86.7	11^th of 340 public high schools	96.8%		84.3	16^th of 338 public high schools	95.3%	5		87.4	88.9	93.1	91.2	89.2		83.5	79.2	79.4	85.3	86.3	79.2	84.3	$16,498	$352	$16,147
Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	610 13th Ave South	Belle Plaine	52208	Benton County	Belle Plaine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 444-3720	205	20	10.4	39.0%	192 (93.7%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	43.2	225^th of 340 public high schools	33.8%		52.5	179^th of 338 public high schools	47.0%	46		92.1	71.8	65.6	74.2	80.0		81.6	69.2	56.3	71.0	64.0	66.7	64.5	$15,770	$267	$15,504
H-L-V Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	402 5th Street	Victor	52347	Iowa County	H-L-V Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 647-2161	133	9	15.3	36.1%	122 (91.7%)	4 (3.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	45.4	217^th of 340 public high schools	36.2%		49.3	198^th of 338 public high schools	41.4%	19		82.6	94.1	82.1	75.0	72.0		87.0	70.6	42.9	70.0	56.0	82.4	75.0	$16,288	$495	$15,793
Benton Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 1st St	Van Horne	52346	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 228-8701	473	28	16.8	20.3%	434 (91.8%)	7 (1.5%)	14 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	47	211^th of 340 public high schools	37.9%		64.5	121^st of 338 public high schools	64.2%	90				75.6	75.0	78.4				57.1	62.5	68.6		68.0	$15,474	$238	$15,236
English Valleys Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	765 West Broad Street	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 664-3631	214	20	10.5	43.0%	189 (88.3%)	4 (1.9%)	12 (5.6%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	58.6	160^th of 340 public high schools	52.9%		64.5	122^nd of 338 public high schools	63.9%	38	63.6	80.0	84.0	82.1	81.1	80.8	57.6	86.7	72.0	64.3	62.2	65.4	80.0	78.4	$17,392	$250	$17,142

Frequently Asked Questions about Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 229 students attended Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School in?

Iowa Valley Community School District

Is Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks 99^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School?

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Iowa Valley Elementary School

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