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Missouri Valley Elementary

Q: Is Missouri Valley Elementary a good school?

Missouri Valley Elementary ranks 365 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

365^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 37% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Missouri Valley Elementary is a public elementary school serving 354 students in grades PK-5 in Missouri Valley, Iowa, which is part of the Missouri Valley Community School District.

While the school spends more per student than the state average at $13,884, it has consistently underperformed compared to both state averages and nearby higher-performing schools like Tri-Center Elementary and Underwood Elementary. Missouri Valley Elementary's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 50.9% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 67.9%, and its 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 80.6%, compared to the state average of 71.5%. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.6% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

To address these issues, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions and support programs to improve student academic performance, developing and implementing a comprehensive attendance improvement plan, and exploring ways to provide additional resources and support for economically disadvantaged students, who make up a relatively high percentage of the student population at 37.57% to 45.43%. By addressing these key areas, Missouri Valley Elementary can work towards improving its overall performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

359

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,884

Per pupil spending ?

51.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

602 North 9th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555

(712) 642-2706

District: Missouri Valley Community School District

Students who attend Missouri Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Missouri Valley Middle School
High:	Missouri Valley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 55th percentile in 2022 → 37th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 55th-percentile peak (2022) to 37th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Iowa avg71%

365^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 37%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

185^th of 313Missouri 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	45.6	365 of 576	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.7	403 of 557	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	57.7	260 of 565	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.5	258 of 574	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.4	260 of 567	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.9	412 of 603	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	26.0	462 of 567	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.1	448 of 574	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	31.4	482 of 599	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	31.9	489 of 616	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.6	485 of 603	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	48.9	388 of 624	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	55.4	330 of 626	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics75%~ state avg

Science64%~ state avg

English Language Arts64%-8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Saturday, March 3, 2018

Missouri Valley Elementary has very dedicated teachers that ensure their students needs are being met. I’ve never seen such dedicated teachers. So proud to be a part of this district. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Great staff that really cares for their students. Missouri Valley Elementary puts great effort into researching and implementing a curriculum that is based on best practices and meets the needs of their students. Close Quote

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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 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Missouri Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	602 North 9th Street	Missouri Valley	51555	Harrison County	Missouri Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 642-2706	359	25	14.3	51.3%	320 (89.1%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.5%)	45.6	365^th of 576 public elementary schools	36.6%		36.7	403^rd of 557 public elementary schools	27.6%	38	50.9	60.5	75.0		72.7	67.4	80.6		63.9	$13,884	$739	$13,145
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 N 2nd Ave	Logan	51546	Harrison County	Logan-Magnolia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 644-2168	431	25	17.1	32.3%	411 (95.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	72.2	147^th of 576 public elementary schools	74.5%		85.3	33^rd of 557 public elementary schools	94.1%	114	72.5	81.3	83.3	85.2	90.2	81.3	81.6	75.9	73.5	$10,785	$259	$10,527
West Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	410 Pine St	Mondamin	51557	Harrison County	West Harrison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 646-2016	126	9	14.0	49.2%	107 (84.9%)	4 (3.2%)	9 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	53.4	306^th of 576 public elementary schools	46.9%		33.3	426^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.5%	120	52.6	84.0			84.2	72.0				$17,239	$855	$16,385
Woodbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Weare St	Woodbine	51579	Harrison County	Woodbine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 647-2440	261	20	13.3	37.5%	246 (94.3%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	92	9^th of 576 public elementary schools	98.4%		59.2	262^nd of 557 public elementary schools	53.0%	253	95.1	87.1			97.6	100.0				$11,153	$415	$10,738
Tri-Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33980 310th St	Neola	51559	Pottawattamie County	Tri-Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 485-2211	364	32	11.4	34.1%	352 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	68.6	185^th of 576 public elementary schools	67.9%		72.3	136^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.6%	49	79.3	77.6	74.5		91.4	81.6	76.4		67.3	$12,424	$248	$12,176
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 566-2326	424	26	16.0	17.7%	403 (95.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	84.6	39^th of 576 public elementary schools	93.2%		82.7	55^th of 557 public elementary schools	90.1%	16	97.0	88.7	76.5		91.0	87.1	84.3		86.3	$12,224	$377	$11,847
Carter Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Willow Drive	Carter Lake	51510	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 347-5876	301	23	13.0	45.5%	208 (69.1%)	20 (6.6%)	55 (18.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	24.6	475^th of 576 public elementary schools	17.5%		13.1	498^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.6%	23	53.5	68.8	51.5		67.4	68.8	60.6		42.4	$20,698	$1,193	$19,505
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1603 Grand Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6471	271	17	15.8	33.9%	227 (83.8%)	6 (2.2%)	27 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	60.3	260^th of 576 public elementary schools	54.9%		39.6	388^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.3%	128	65.1	83.3	70.7		90.7	86.7	75.6		56.1	$19,301	$591	$18,710

Frequently Asked Questions about Missouri Valley Elementary

How many students attend Missouri Valley Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 359 students attended Missouri Valley Elementary.

What district is Missouri Valley Elementary in?

Missouri Valley Community School District

Is Missouri Valley Elementary a good school?

Missouri Valley Elementary ranks 365^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Missouri Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Missouri Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Missouri Valley Middle School
High : Missouri Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Missouri Valley Elementary?

Students at Missouri Valley Elementary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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