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Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

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

Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks 170 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

170^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 50% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Jackson Junction, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 171 students. The school is part of the Turkey Valley Community School District, which is ranked 116 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2024-2025 school year, 10th-grade students scored 88.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%, and 94.1% proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 68%. The school's performance in science is also noteworthy, with 10th-grade students scoring 73.5% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 66.8%. Additionally, Turkey Valley has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 96.0% over the past few years, outperforming the state average.

While Turkey Valley's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Crestwood High School, Sumner-Fredericksburg High School, and Decorah High School, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15.5 in the 2023-2024 school year is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 11.3 to 14.7 students per teacher. Additionally, Turkey Valley's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.9% to 28.4%, are higher than the state average and may be an area of concern that the school could address.

185

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,774

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3219 St Hwy 24
Jackson Junction, IA 52171

(563) 776-6011

District: Turkey Valley Community School District

Feeder schools for Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Turkey Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Hispanic:

3.8%

African American:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 27th percentile in 2023 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 50th (2025) from a 27th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Iowa median (50th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg74%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

146^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

170^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

116^th of 313Turkey 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	59.1	146 of 344	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	115 of 337	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.9	67 of 334	79.9%	★★★★☆
2022	59.4	136 of 337	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.6	199 of 324	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.1	195 of 342	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	81.4	27 of 318	91.5%	★★★★★
2017	89.1	4 of 327	98.8%	★★★★★
2016	61.8	130 of 343	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.5	88 of 349	74.8%	★★★★☆
2014	83.5	19 of 337	94.4%	★★★★★
2013	77.0	41 of 350	88.3%	★★★★☆
2012	70.3	80 of 349	77.1%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	56.2	170 of 340	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.9	221 of 338	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.4	244 of 336	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.2	226 of 332	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.6	126 of 327	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.6	196 of 327	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.6	97 of 320	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	76.8	56 of 325	82.8%	★★★★☆
2016	81.7	42 of 320	86.9%	★★★★☆
2015	72.2	83 of 324	74.4%	★★★★☆
2014	80.2	42 of 322	87.0%	★★★★☆
2013	77.8	42 of 351	88.0%	★★★★☆
2012	62.9	146 of 351	58.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%~ state avg

Mathematics73%+4 vs state

Science71%~ state avg

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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 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 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
Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	3219 St Hwy 24	Jackson Junction	52171	Winneshiek County	Turkey Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 776-6011	185	10	17.7	37.8%	174 (94.1%)	4 (2.2%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	170^th of 340 public high schools	50.0%		44.9	221^st of 338 public high schools	34.6%	51	80.0	91.7	86.4	88.2	42.9	74.3	79.2	81.8	94.1	40.0	66.7	73.5	$17,774	$503	$17,271
South Winneshiek High School	Public	9-12	203 W South St	Calmar	52132	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 562-3226	205	15	13.3	24.9%	184 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	75	56^th of 340 public high schools	83.5%		67.9	100^th of 338 public high schools	70.4%	44			87.5	73.8	72.9			78.6	90.5	89.6		81.0	$17,120	$247	$16,874
New Hampton High School	Public	9-12	710 W Main	New Hampton	50659	Chickasaw County	New Hampton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 394-2134	318	29	11.0	37.4%	270 (84.9%)	5 (1.6%)	40 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	69.9	89^th of 340 public high schools	73.8%		73.1	73^rd of 338 public high schools	78.4%	16			82.1	87.2	72.2			82.1	80.8	72.2		71.8	$15,686	$254	$15,431
North Fayette Valley High School	Public	9-12	600 N Pine St	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 422-3851	323	27	12.0	36.8%	296 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	69.7	92^nd of 340 public high schools	72.9%		56.2	166^th of 338 public high schools	50.9%	74			87.8	85.1	75.4			78.4	72.4	69.2		75.9	$19,449	$642	$18,808
Sumner-Fredericksburg High School	Public	9-12	802 West Sixth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 578-3341	243	17	13.8	29.6%	219 (90.1%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	58.5	161^st of 340 public high schools	52.6%		49.8	193^rd of 338 public high schools	42.9%	32			79.7	63.2	67.2			75.0	81.6	77.0		71.1	$15,045	$72	$14,973
Decorah High School	Public	9-12	100 Claiborne Drive	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 382-3643	555	39	14.0	20.9%	501 (90.3%)	5 (0.9%)	34 (6.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	87.4	9^th of 340 public high schools	97.4%		89	7^th of 338 public high schools	97.9%	2			94.1	89.2	85.3			90.4	86.9	88.2		80.8	$15,163	$333	$14,830
Crestwood High School	Public	9-12	1000 Schroder Dr	Cresco	52136	Howard County	Howard-Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 547-2764	346	27	12.7	44.2%	310 (89.6%)	6 (1.7%)	25 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	62.4	142^nd of 340 public high schools	58.2%		67.1	103^rd of 338 public high schools	69.5%	39			79.3	83.3	71.8			68.3	73.1	74.1		75.6	$16,120	$314	$15,806

Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

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

In the 2024-25 school year, 185 students attended Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School.

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

Turkey Valley Community School District

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

Students at Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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

Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks 170^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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

Elementary : Turkey Valley Elementary School

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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