North Fayette Valley Community School District

The North Fayette Valley Community School District consists of 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's schools include 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, providing education to the local community.

Among the standout schools in the district, Valley Elementary School stands out with its strong academic performance, ranking 116 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high proficiency rates on ISASP tests, with 80% or more of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Valley Elementary has a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 34.62% compared to the other elementary school in the district. In contrast, North Fayette Valley High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 112 in 2022-2023 to 166 in 2023-2024, despite its relatively high performance on ISASP tests.

Across the district, the schools generally perform above the state average on ISASP tests, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding the state average by a significant margin. However, the district also faces challenges, such as varying student-teacher ratios and relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 34.62% at Valley Elementary to 42.6% at West Union Elementary. These factors suggest the need for the district to closely monitor and address any equity concerns to ensure all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.