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Rock Valley Middle School

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Rock Valley Middle School ranks 186 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

186^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 46% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Rock Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving 194 students in grades 6-8 in Rock Valley, Iowa, which is part of the Rock Valley Community School District. The school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Iowa middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rock Valley Middle School outperforms the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 79.7% in 6th grade ELA, 82.5% in 7th grade ELA, and 82.3% in 8th grade Math, compared to the state averages of 72.8%, 74.9%, and 74.4%, respectively. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.9% in 2021-2022 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Rock Valley Middle School has fluctuated, ranging from 38.55% in 2021-2022 to 48.85% in 2022-2023, suggesting a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as West Sioux Middle School, George-Little Rock Middle School, and Sioux Center Middle School, Rock Valley Middle School generally outperforms its peers on academic measures. The school's spending per student ($11,908 in 2018-2019) is also higher than some of its neighbors, suggesting it is able to achieve strong academic results with a relatively efficient use of resources.

195

Students ?

20.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

62.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247

(712) 476-2701

District: Rock Valley Community School District

Students who attend Rock Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Rock Valley High School

Feeder schools for Rock Valley Middle School:

Elementary:

Rock Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

Hispanic:

37.9%

Asian:

1.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2019 → 46th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 36 percentile points since 2019

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Iowa avg74%

186^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 36 pts since 2019

From top 18% (2019) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

95^th of 313Rock 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	52.7	186 of 344	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	70.6	84 of 337	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	78 of 334	76.6%	★★★★☆
2022	69.3	89 of 337	73.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	57 of 324	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	63 of 342	81.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+4 vs state

Mathematics75%~ state avg

Science68%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Rock Valley Middle 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1712 20th Ave	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 476-2701	195	10	20.1	62.6%	117 (60.0%)	1 (0.5%)	74 (37.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	52.7	186^th of 344 public middle schools	45.9%		70.6	84^th of 337 public middle schools	75.1%	102	79.7	82.5	77.4	72.9	69.8	82.3	67.7
Sioux Center Middle School	Public	6-8	550 9th St NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-3783	367	28	13.1	47.4%	191 (52.0%)	9 (2.5%)	157 (42.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	50.5	198^th of 344 public middle schools	42.4%		65.5	113^th of 337 public middle schools	66.5%	85	73.8	73.0	90.3	63.1	63.1	82.3	80.5	$12,834	$156	$12,678
West Lyon Junior High School	Public	7-8	1787 182nd Street	Inwood	51240	Lyon County	West Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 753-4917	128	6	21.5	28.9%	112 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	68.5	93^rd of 344 public middle schools	73.0%		76.7	52^nd of 337 public middle schools	84.6%	41		82.8	78.5		82.8	87.7	80.0	$8,361	$50	$8,311
West Sioux Middle School	Public	6-8	1300 Falcon Drive	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 551-1022	154	10	14.6	57.8%	78 (50.6%)	2 (1.3%)	70 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	39.6	254^th of 344 public middle schools	26.2%		59.6	150^th of 337 public middle schools	55.5%	104	62.0	70.7	71.4	64.0	82.9	85.7	65.3	$11,908	$593	$11,314
George-Little Rock Middle School	Public	7-8	500 E Indiana Ave	George	51237	Lyon County	George-Little Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 475-3311	61	4	13.7	32.8%	55 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	2 (3.3%)	57.7	155^th of 344 public middle schools	54.9%		30.5	265^th of 337 public middle schools	21.4%	110		78.6	72.4		82.1	75.9	82.8	$11,496	$122	$11,374

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Valley Middle School

What high school do graduates of Rock Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rock Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Rock Valley High School

How many students attend Rock Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 195 students attended Rock Valley Middle School.

Is Rock Valley Middle School a good school?

Rock Valley Middle School ranks 186^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rock Valley Middle School?

Students at Rock Valley Middle School are 60% White, 38% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Rock Valley Middle School in?

Rock Valley Community School District

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