Rock Valley High School

Q: Is Rock Valley High School a good school?

Rock Valley High School ranks 59 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rock Valley High School is a public high school in Rock Valley, Iowa, serving 294 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Rock Valley Community School District, which is ranked 58 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rock Valley High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 92.7% of 9th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.9%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 12 students per teacher over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools like MOC-Floyd Valley High School and West Sioux High School. Additionally, Rock Valley High School's spending per student, at $19,603 in 2018-2019, is higher than the nearby schools, which range from $14,033 to $17,507 per student.

Rock Valley High School's performance has been steadily improving over the years, as evidenced by its rising statewide ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has moved from a 2-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 4-star rating in the current school year. This suggests that the school is effectively serving its diverse student population and investing resources in ways that are positively impacting student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247

(712) 476-2701

District: Rock Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,603

Feeder schools for Rock Valley High School:

Elementary:	Rock Valley Elementary School
Middle:	Rock Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.4%

Hispanic:

38.4%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rock Valley High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.63. (See more...)

Compare Details Rock Valley High School ranks better than 82.5% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rock Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), Hispanic (38.4%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Valley High School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Rock Valley High School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Valley High School is $19,603.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rock Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Valley High School 59^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Rock Valley High School in the ranking list.)

Rock Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Valley Community School District 58^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rock Valley High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	62.37	123^rd	349	64.8%
2013	58.24	153^rd	350	56.3%
2014	70.90	77^th	337	77.2%
2015	45.92	218^th	349	37.5%
2016	56.69	158^th	343	53.9%
2017	54.24	159^th	327	51.4%
2018	51.63	176^th	318	44.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rock Valley High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	47.03	235^th	351	33.0%
2013	53.16	201^st	351	42.7%
2014	51.99	184^th	322	42.9%
2015	45.97	215^th	324	33.6%
2016	37.64	224^th	320	30.0%
2017	59.84	149^th	325	54.2%
2018	55.61	165^th	320	48.4%
2019	59.61	134^th	327	59.0%
2021	54.01	163^rd	327	50.2%
2022	44.67	198^th	332	40.4%
2023	69.55	90^th	336	73.2%
2024	75.36	59^th	338	82.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rock Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	227	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	233
1989	259	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	263
1990	246	0	7	0	1	n/a	n/a	254
1991	244	1	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	252
1992	297	0	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	302
1993	251	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	256
1994	285	1	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	292
1995	259	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	266
1996	259	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	266
1997	292	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	299
1998	281	6	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	291
1999	306	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	315
2000	305	6	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	320
2001	242	7	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	254
2002	241	1	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	255
2003	241	1	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	255
2004	237	0	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	256
2005	242	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	260
2006	254	0	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	277
2007	262	0	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	289
2008	305	0	2	33	0	n/a	n/a	340
2009	305	0	2	36	0	n/a	n/a	343
2010	324	3	3	42	0	0	0	372
2011	328	4	2	43	0	0	0	377
2012	325	4	2	52	1	0	3	387
2013	315	2	2	63	0	0	2	384
2014	303	2	2	66	1	0	3	377
2015	296	2	1	88	1	0	1	389
2016	303	2	1	94	1	0	1	402
2017	282	2	3	114	0	0	1	402
2018	285	2	3	137	0	0	3	430
2019	162	1	3	61	0	0	3	230
2020	164	1	2	82	0	0	2	251
2021	162	1	1	95	0	0	5	264
2022	166	1	1	115	0	0	5	288
2023	164	2	0	125	0	0	3	294
2024	164	2	0	106	1	0	3	276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rock Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	233	20.7	11.2	15
1989	263	22.6	11.6	15.6
1990	254	22.6	11.2	17.3
1991	252	23.5	10.7	18.3
1992	302	30.0	10.0	14.9
1993	256	24.2	10.6	21.9
1994	292	22.6	12.9	23.6
1995	266	22.9	11.6	46.2
1996	266	22.9	11.6	46.2
1997	299	20.4	14.7	23.1
1998	291	21.9	13.3	29.6
1999	315	22.1	14.3	34.6
2000	320	23.6	13.6	24.4
2001	254	23.1	11.0	25.6
2002	255	21.5	11.9	32.2
2003	255	21.5	11.9	32.2
2004	256	21.5	11.9	29.3
2005	260	21.6	12.0	24.6
2006	277	21.6	12.8	19.9
2007	289	20.8	13.9	23.5
2008	340	23.3	14.6	27.4
2009	343	23.6	14.5	26.2
2010	372	25.5	14.5	30.6
2011	377	26.1	14.4	31.6
2012	387	25.7	15.0	35.1
2013	384	27.4	13.9	34.9
2014	377	26.3	14.3	31.8
2015	389	26.0	14.9	35.7
2016	402	26.0	15.4	36.3
2017	402	25.5	15.7	39.8
2018	430	28.1	15.2	38.6
2019	230	28.5	8.0	36.1
2020	251	26.4	9.4	36.7
2021	264	26.4	9.9	98.9
2022	288	25.7	11.2	37.2
2023	294	24.3	12.0	42.5
2024	276	23.2	11.8	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rock Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	233	20.7	11.2	15
1989	263	22.6	11.6	15.6
1990	254	22.6	11.2	17.3
1991	252	23.5	10.7	18.3
1992	302	30.0	10.0	14.9
1993	256	24.2	10.6	21.9
1994	292	22.6	12.9	23.6
1995	266	22.9	11.6	46.2
1996	266	22.9	11.6	46.2
1997	299	20.4	14.7	23.1
1998	291	21.9	13.3	29.6
1999	315	22.1	14.3	34.6
2000	320	23.6	13.6	24.4
2001	254	23.1	11.0	25.6
2002	255	21.5	11.9	32.2
2003	255	21.5	11.9	32.2
2004	256	21.5	11.9	29.3
2005	260	21.6	12.0	24.6
2006	277	21.6	12.8	19.9
2007	289	20.8	13.9	23.5
2008	340	23.3	14.6	27.4
2009	343	23.6	14.5	26.2
2010	372	25.5	14.5	30.6
2011	377	26.1	14.4	31.6
2012	387	25.7	15.0	35.1
2013	384	27.4	13.9	34.9
2014	377	26.3	14.3	31.8
2015	389	26.0	14.9	35.7
2016	402	26.0	15.4	36.3
2017	402	25.5	15.7	39.8
2018	430	28.1	15.2	38.6
2019	230	28.5	8.0	36.1
2020	251	26.4	9.4	36.7
2021	264	26.4	9.9	98.9
2022	288	25.7	11.2	37.2
2023	294	24.3	12.0	42.5
2024	276	23.2	11.8	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rock Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$311 (1.6%)	$19,292 (98.4%)	$19,603

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 90^th of 336 High schools	14.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley High School)	73.6	84.1	10.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)	73.6	84.1	10.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley High School)	68.5	73	4.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)	68.5	73	4.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley High School)	84.5	74	10.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)	84.5	74	10.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley High School)	67.2	69.9	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)	67.2	69.9	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	230	294	27.8%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	61	125	104.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	162	164	1.2%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.1%	42.5%	6.4%

Schools Near Rock Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Rock Valley High School	Public	9-12	1712 20th Ave	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 476-2701	276	23	11.8	38.4%	164 (59.4%)	2 (0.7%)	106 (38.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	75.4	59^th of 338 public high schools	82.5%		69.6	90^th of 336 public high schools	73.2%	31			92.7	87.5	75.4			78.2	78.1	75.4		71.9	$19,603	$311	$19,292
Boyden-Hull High School	Public	7-12	801 1st St	Hull	51239	Sioux County	Boyden-Hull Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 439-2440	272	18	14.7	39.0%	185 (68.0%)	1 (0.4%)	82 (30.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	73.2	72^nd of 338 public high schools	78.7%		77.5	45^th of 336 public high schools	86.6%	27	82.9	85.3	86.4	82.9	80.4	75.6	79.4	72.7	82.9	73.9	67.6	70.7	$14,033	$166	$13,867
Sioux Center High School	Public	9-12	1031 13th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-2981	502	31	16.0	44.2%	262 (52.2%)	9 (1.8%)	223 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	69.6	95^th of 338 public high schools	71.9%		70.7	80^th of 336 public high schools	76.2%	15			78.6	85.8	72.6			70.9	83.2	70.8		81.3	$14,733	$198	$14,535
West Lyon High School	Public	9-12	1787 182nd Street	Inwood	51240	Lyon County	West Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 753-4917	284	19	14.6	25.7%	260 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	79.9	33^rd of 338 public high schools	90.2%		88.6	14^th of 336 public high schools	95.8%	19			70.3	85.9	87.5			81.3	85.9	91.3		81.4	$16,584	$345	$16,239
Central Lyon Secondary School	Public	7-12	1010 S Greene Street	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 472-2664	364	26	14.0	23.9%	338 (92.9%)	6 (1.6%)	13 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	83.6	18^th of 338 public high schools	94.7%		87	15^th of 336 public high schools	95.5%	3	92.9	86.2	85.1	98.0	85.2	83.9	89.7	74.6	88.0	93.4	65.5	74.0	$22,953	$660	$22,293
West Sioux High School	Public	9-12	1300 Falcon Drive	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 551-1181	250	20	12.4	52.4%	142 (56.8%)	1 (0.4%)	104 (41.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.2	242^nd of 338 public high schools	28.4%		23.8	281^st of 336 public high schools	16.4%	39			71.4	67.8	66.7			61.2	71.2	52.6		61.0	$17,507	$446	$17,061
George-Little Rock Senior High School	Public	9-12	500 E Indiana Ave	George	51237	Lyon County	George-Little Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 475-3311	124	12	10.3	37.9%	99 (79.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.9%)	4 (3.2%)	50.3	191^st of 338 public high schools	43.5%		42.8	222^nd of 336 public high schools	33.9%	31			81.8	81.0	66.7			66.7	66.7	50.0		65.0	$17,030	$154	$16,876
MOC-Floyd Valley High School	Public	9-12	615 8th St SE	Orange City	51041	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 737-4871	496	34	14.3	23.6%	361 (72.8%)	10 (2.0%)	108 (21.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.8%)	77.8	44^th of 338 public high schools	87.0%		85.9	19^th of 336 public high schools	94.3%	25			84.9	87.5	82.9			69.7	84.4	86.7		71.9	$15,439	$397	$15,042

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Valley High School

How many students attend Rock Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 276 students attended Rock Valley High School.

What district is Rock Valley High School in?

Rock Valley Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Rock Valley High School?

Students at Rock Valley High School are 59% White, 38% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Rock Valley High School?

Rock Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rock Valley Elementary School
Middle : Rock Valley Middle School

Is Rock Valley High School a good school?

Rock Valley High School ranks 59^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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