Southeast Valley Middle School

Summary:

Southeast Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving 324 students in grades 5-8 in the Southeast Valley Community School District in Burnside, Iowa. The school has shown mixed academic performance compared to state averages, with inconsistent test scores across grade levels and subject areas. While the school outperforms the state in some areas, it underperforms in others, suggesting a need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems.

Southeast Valley Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 155th out of 343 Iowa middle schools in 2015-2016 to 229th out of 337 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school has consistently been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.74% to 46.27% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Webster City Middle School and Fort Dodge Middle School, Southeast Valley Middle School's spending per student is slightly lower, and its student-teacher ratio is higher. These factors may contribute to the school's challenges in providing adequate resources and support for its students. Further analysis of the school's budget and resource allocation could shed light on areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 30850 Paragon Ave.
       Burnside, IA  50521-0049


(515) 359-2235

District: Southeast Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,172 Help


Feeder schools for Southeast Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Dayton Center

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southeast Valley Middle School ranks worse than 68% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.51. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeast Valley Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Southeast Valley Middle School employs 21.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southeast Valley Middle School is $12,172.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southeast Valley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Valley Middle School 229th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Southeast Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Southeast Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Valley Community School District 236th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southeast Valley Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 57.45 155th 343 54.8%
2017 39.02 235th 327 28.1%
2018 43.57 205th 318 35.5%
2019 49.66 191st 342 44.2%
2021 46.40 196th 324 39.5%
2022 33.68 252nd 337 25.2%
2023 47.20 201st 334 39.8%
2024 41.51 229th 337 32.0%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southeast Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 308 6 0 10 0 0 8 0 332
2016 287 7 1 7 0 0 5 0 307
2017 293 9 0 8 0 0 7 0 317
2018 314 7 0 6 0 0 10 0 337
2019 303 6 0 7 0 0 10 0 326
2020 320 3 1 7 0 0 10 0 341
2021 303 2 1 7 0 0 9 0 322
2022 286 1 3 9 0 0 13 0 312
2023 297 0 3 13 0 0 11 0 324
2024 285 1 3 9 2 0 15 0 315

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 Southeast Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 332 15.0 22.1 45.5
2016 307 15.0 20.4 43.6
2017 317 13.9 22.7 51.1
2018 337 17.9 18.8 42.7
2019 326 17.9 18.1 42.3
2020 341 17.1 19.8 43.4
2021 322 16.9 18.9 46.3
2022 312 15.6 19.8 39.7
2023 324 18.4 17.5 42.6
2024 315 21.7 14.4 40.6

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 Southeast Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 332 15.0 22.1 45.5
2016 307 15.0 20.4 43.6
2017 317 13.9 22.7 51.1
2018 337 17.9 18.8 42.7
2019 326 17.9 18.1 42.3
2020 341 17.1 19.8 43.4
2021 322 16.9 18.9 46.3
2022 312 15.6 19.8 39.7
2023 324 18.4 17.5 42.6
2024 315 21.7 14.4 40.6

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 Southeast Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $207 (1.7%) $11,965 (98.3%) $12,172

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Valley Middle 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 191st of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 201st of 334 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Middle School)54.759.8
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Community School District)54.759.8
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Middle School)6063.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Community School District)6063.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Middle School)71.484.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Community School District)71.484.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Middle School)69.273.7
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Community School District)69.273.7
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Middle School)77.478.7
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Community School District)77.478.7
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Middle School)70.260
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Community School District)70.260
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Middle School)65.277.3
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Valley Community School District)65.277.3
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Middle School)65.255.7
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Valley Community School District)65.255.7
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students326324
 0.6%
African American60
 100%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic713
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White303297
 2%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.3%42.6%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Valley Middle School

Students at Southeast Valley Middle School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Southeast Valley Middle School ranks 229th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Southeast Valley Middle School.


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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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