Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks 221 st of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Jackson Junction, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 183 students. The school is part of the Turkey Valley Community School District, which is ranked 119 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turkey Valley's academic performance is mixed compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school excels in certain areas, such as 7th and 9th grade English Language Arts, it struggles in others, like 10th grade Science where only 32.4% of students are proficient. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 42nd out of 322 Iowa high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 221st out of 338 in the current school year. Turkey Valley also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.72% to 38.25% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Decorah High School.

Compared to nearby schools, Turkey Valley's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools in certain areas, it lags behind others, particularly the higher-performing Decorah High School. This highlights the need for Turkey Valley to learn from the best practices of its higher-performing counterparts and implement strategies to improve its own performance, especially in areas where it is struggling, such as 10th grade Science.

Detail:

Public 7-12

3219 St Hwy 24
Jackson Junction, IA 52171

(563) 776-6011

District: Turkey Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,774

Feeder schools for Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Turkey Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

5.3%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 65.9% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 65.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Turkey Valley Junior-Senior 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 (93.6%), Hispanic (5.3%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School is $17,774.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School 115^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School 221^st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Turkey Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Turkey Valley Community School District 119^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	70.25	80^th	349	77.1%
2013	77.03	41^st	350	88.3%
2014	83.53	19^th	337	94.4%
2015	69.54	88^th	349	74.8%
2016	61.80	130^th	343	62.1%
2017	89.12	4^th	327	98.8%
2018	81.43	27^th	318	91.5%
2019	48.13	195^th	342	43.0%
2021	45.57	199^th	324	38.6%
2022	59.44	136^th	337	59.6%
2023	73.85	67^th	334	79.9%
2024	64.92	115^th	337	65.9%

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

Rank History for Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	62.95	146^th	351	58.4%
2013	77.78	42^nd	351	88.0%
2014	80.21	42^nd	322	87.0%
2015	72.18	83^rd	324	74.4%
2016	81.71	42^nd	320	86.9%
2017	76.76	56^th	325	82.8%
2018	69.59	97^th	320	69.7%
2019	47.61	196^th	327	40.1%
2021	60.57	126^th	327	61.5%
2022	39.20	226^th	332	31.9%
2023	37.37	244^th	336	27.4%
2024	44.90	221^st	338	34.6%

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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 Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	365	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	365
1989	355	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	355
1990	343	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
1991	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1992	340	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	340
1993	358	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	358
1994	343	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
1995	337	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	338
1996	337	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	338
1997	334	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
1998	346	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	346
1999	325	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	326
2000	345	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	347
2001	352	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	355
2002	333	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	339
2003	333	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	339
2004	336	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	338
2005	331	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	335
2006	323	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	328
2007	314	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	319
2008	320	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	323
2009	302	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	308
2010	271	1	1	2	0	0	8	283
2011	250	1	0	4	1	0	3	259
2012	235	1	0	5	1	0	3	245
2013	219	1	0	3	0	0	2	225
2014	193	0	0	6	0	0	3	202
2015	202	0	0	4	0	0	4	210
2016	171	1	0	3	0	0	2	177
2017	170	0	0	5	0	0	3	178
2018	171	0	0	8	0	0	5	184
2019	157	0	0	5	0	0	4	166
2020	167	0	0	7	0	0	4	178
2021	164	0	0	10	0	0	3	177
2022	176	1	0	12	0	0	3	192
2023	170	0	0	11	0	0	2	183
2024	160	2	0	9	0	0	0	171

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 Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	365	29.4	12.4	29
1989	355	29.4	12.0	11.8
1990	343	29.9	11.4	0
1991	351	29.9	11.7	13.4
1992	340	19.0	17.8	15
1993	358	23.3	15.4	13.1
1994	343	25.7	13.3	11.7
1995	338	22.0	15.4	9.8
1996	338	22.0	15.4	9.8
1997	334	22.6	14.8	12.9
1998	346	23.0	15.0	11.8
1999	326	23.0	14.2	20.6
2000	347	24.3	14.3	19.3
2001	355	23.2	15.3	15.8
2002	339	26.4	12.8	18.9
2003	339	26.4	12.8	18.9
2004	338	25.7	13.2	24.6
2005	335	26.1	12.8	20.9
2006	328	26.6	12.3	18.9
2007	319	23.2	13.8	18.5
2008	323	22.1	14.6	16.1
2009	308	22.0	14.0	15.6
2010	283	19.7	14.3	16.3
2011	259	15.1	17.0	19.3
2012	245	16.1	15.1	16.7
2013	225	14.2	15.7	12.9
2014	202	14.2	14.1	21.3
2015	210	13.0	16.1	18.6
2016	177	14.0	12.6	19.8
2017	178	10.3	17.1	18.5
2018	184	8.6	21.1	22.3
2019	166	9.3	17.6	31.9
2020	178	8.8	20.0	32.6
2021	177	9.1	19.3	36.7
2022	192	8.1	23.6	37.5
2023	183	10.4	17.5	38.3
2024	171	10.9	15.5	40.9

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 Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	365	29.4	12.4	29
1989	355	29.4	12.0	11.8
1990	343	29.9	11.4	0
1991	351	29.9	11.7	13.4
1992	340	19.0	17.8	15
1993	358	23.3	15.4	13.1
1994	343	25.7	13.3	11.7
1995	338	22.0	15.4	9.8
1996	338	22.0	15.4	9.8
1997	334	22.6	14.8	12.9
1998	346	23.0	15.0	11.8
1999	326	23.0	14.2	20.6
2000	347	24.3	14.3	19.3
2001	355	23.2	15.3	15.8
2002	339	26.4	12.8	18.9
2003	339	26.4	12.8	18.9
2004	338	25.7	13.2	24.6
2005	335	26.1	12.8	20.9
2006	328	26.6	12.3	18.9
2007	319	23.2	13.8	18.5
2008	323	22.1	14.6	16.1
2009	308	22.0	14.0	15.6
2010	283	19.7	14.3	16.3
2011	259	15.1	17.0	19.3
2012	245	16.1	15.1	16.7
2013	225	14.2	15.7	12.9
2014	202	14.2	14.1	21.3
2015	210	13.0	16.1	18.6
2016	177	14.0	12.6	19.8
2017	178	10.3	17.1	18.5
2018	184	8.6	21.1	22.3
2019	166	9.3	17.6	31.9
2020	178	8.8	20.0	32.6
2021	177	9.1	19.3	36.7
2022	192	8.1	23.6	37.5
2023	183	10.4	17.5	38.3
2024	171	10.9	15.5	40.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$503 (2.8%)	$17,271 (97.2%)	$17,774

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 195^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 67^th of 334 Middle schools	37%
Ranks 196^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 244^th of 336 High schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School)	68	82.6	14.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Valley Community School District)	68	82.6	14.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School)	76	73.9	2.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Valley Community School District)	76	73.9	2.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School)	61.3	91.2	29.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Valley Community School District)	61.3	91.2	29.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School)	74.2	73.5	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Valley Community School District)	74.2	73.5	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School)	73.7	72.4	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Valley Community School District)	73.7	72.4	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School)	73.7	65.5	8.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Valley Community School District)	73.7	65.5	8.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School)	72.2	66.7	5.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Turkey Valley Community School District)	72.2	66.7	5.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School)	61.1	62.5	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Turkey Valley Community School District)	61.1	62.5	1.4%
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	166	183	10.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	11	120%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	157	170	8.3%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.9%	38.3%	6.3%

Schools Near Turkey Valley Junior-Senior 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
Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	3219 St Hwy 24	Jackson Junction	52171	Fayette County	Turkey Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 776-6011	171	11	15.5	40.9%	160 (93.6%)	2 (1.2%)	9 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.9	221^st of 338 public high schools	34.6%		37.4	244^th of 336 public high schools	27.4%	23	90.9	82.6	91.2	48.6	78.6	81.8	73.9	85.3	56.8	67.9	65.2	32.4	$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	195	15	12.8	26.2%	179 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	67.9	100^th of 338 public high schools	70.4%		63.2	118^th of 336 public high schools	64.9%	18			76.7	76.0	79.6			79.1	82.0	83.3		62.0	$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	332	29	11.3	32.2%	290 (87.3%)	5 (1.5%)	34 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	73.1	73^rd of 338 public high schools	78.4%		77.2	47^th of 336 public high schools	86.0%	26			86.4	85.1	83.1			76.5	77.0	84.4		58.1	$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	322	27	12.1	39.4%	289 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	56.2	166^th of 338 public high schools	50.9%		64.4	112^th of 336 public high schools	66.7%	54			82.6	73.5	68.4			76.7	67.6	67.1		63.2	$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	245	20	12.2	31.0%	220 (89.8%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	49.8	193^rd of 338 public high schools	42.9%		55.9	159^th of 336 public high schools	52.7%	34			57.1	70.3	72.2			59.5	78.1	72.2		64.1	$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	569	39	14.7	22.7%	504 (88.6%)	7 (1.2%)	38 (6.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	89	7^th of 338 public high schools	97.9%		92	7^th of 336 public high schools	97.9%				94.7	92.1	88.1			82.6	85.8	88.1		82.1	$15,163	$333	$14,830
Crestwood High School	Public	7-12	1000 Schroder Dr	Cresco	52136	Howard County	Howard-Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 547-2764	509	41	12.3	42.8%	465 (91.4%)	6 (1.2%)	28 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	67.1	103^rd of 338 public high schools	69.5%		52.6	175^th of 336 public high schools	47.9%	72	85.3	83.7	85.0	79.8	77.8	86.8	73.3	77.5	69.7	76.5	67.1	66.3	$16,120	$314	$15,806

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Schools Near Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School

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North Fayette Valley High School

Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

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