Rock Valley Middle School

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Rock Valley Middle School ranks 84 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rock Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving 174 students in grades 6-8 in Rock Valley, Iowa, which is part of the Rock Valley Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 80.6% to 88.5% and in Mathematics from 79.1% to 88.9%, compared to the state averages of 74.5% to 77.5% and 71.1% to 73.2%, respectively.

Rock Valley Middle School's student population is notable for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (37.93%) compared to the state average. However, the school has also seen significant fluctuations in its free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 38.55% to 98.48%, which could indicate changes in the socioeconomic status of the student population. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has varied from 29 to 66 students per teacher, which may impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive.

When compared to nearby schools, West Sioux Middle School and George-Little Rock Middle School, Rock Valley Middle School outperforms them in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, the nearby West Lyon Junior High School and Sioux Center Middle School have higher per-student spending, which could contribute to their academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247

(712) 476-2701

District: Rock Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

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

Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

Hispanic:

39.7%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rock Valley Middle School ranks better than 75.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.61. (See more...)

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 (57.7%), Hispanic (39.7%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Valley Middle School is 24.9. (See more...)

Compare Rock Valley Middle School employs 7.7 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Valley Middle School 84^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Rock Valley Middle 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 Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2019	72.56	63^rd	342	81.6%
2021	74.71	57^th	324	82.4%
2022	69.29	89^th	337	73.6%
2023	71.51	78^th	334	76.6%
2024	70.61	84^th	337	75.1%

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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 Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	124	0	0	84	1	3	212
2020	131	0	0	79	1	4	215
2021	126	0	0	71	0	1	198
2022	112	1	0	65	0	1	179
2023	106	2	0	66	0	0	174
2024	112	1	1	77	0	3	194

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	212	0.0	n/a	46.7
2020	215	2.0	107.5	42.8
2021	198	3.0	66.0	98.5
2022	179	3.9	45.3	38.5
2023	174	6.0	29.0	48.9
2024	194	7.7	24.9	45.9

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	212	0.0	n/a	46.7
2020	215	2.0	107.5	42.8
2021	198	3.0	66.0	98.5
2022	179	3.9	45.3	38.5
2023	174	6.0	29.0	48.9
2024	194	7.7	24.9	45.9

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 63^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 78^th of 334 Middle schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Middle School)	79.4	77.4	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)	79.4	77.4	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Middle School)	77.9	72.6	5.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)	77.9	72.6	5.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Middle School)	72.4	83.7	11.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)	72.4	83.7	11.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Middle School)	75	85.7	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)	75	85.7	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Middle School)	82.1	94.3	12.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)	82.1	94.3	12.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Middle School)	88.1	90.6	2.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)	88.1	90.6	2.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	212	174	17.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	84	66	21.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	124	106	14.5%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	48.9%	2.2%

Schools Near Rock Valley Middle 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 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	194	8	24.9	45.9%	112 (57.7%)	1 (0.5%)	77 (39.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	70.6	84^th of 337 public middle schools	75.1%		71.5	78^th of 334 public middle schools	76.6%	6	80.6	88.5	83.3	79.1	82.0	88.9	66.7
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	351	26	13.6	44.4%	191 (54.4%)	8 (2.3%)	142 (40.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	65.5	113^th of 337 public middle schools	66.5%		64.4	112^th of 334 public middle schools	66.5%	1	82.2	80.7	83.3	73.8	75.4	82.5	75.4	$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	134	6	22.2	31.3%	124 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	76.7	52^nd of 337 public middle schools	84.6%		68.5	95^th of 334 public middle schools	71.6%	43		92.3	76.5		89.2	91.2	75.0	$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	151	10	14.4	49.0%	91 (60.3%)	1 (0.7%)	54 (35.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	59.6	150^th of 337 public middle schools	55.5%		49.4	195^th of 334 public middle schools	41.6%	45	75.0	70.4	83.9	75.0	77.8	91.1	67.9	$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	67	5	13.3	43.3%	59 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)	1 (1.5%)	30.5	265^th of 337 public middle schools	21.4%		29	267^th of 334 public middle schools	20.1%	2		75.8	64.5		72.7	61.3	54.8	$11,496	$122	$11,374

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Valley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Rock Valley Middle School?

Students at Rock Valley Middle School are 58% White, 40% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Rock Valley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 194 students attended Rock Valley Middle School.

What district is Rock Valley Middle School in?

Rock Valley Community School District

Is Rock Valley Middle School a good school?

Rock Valley Middle School ranks 84^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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