Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,651 students in Pleasant Valley Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Pleasant Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Valley Comm School District are Hopewell Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Bridgeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Pleasant Valley Comm School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
5,651 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Pleasant Valley Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.46
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
668 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
12%
2%
# Hispanic Students
357 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
172 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
4,153 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
74%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
285 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
112
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
417
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
392
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
453
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
442
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
423
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
457
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
441
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
442
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
414
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
404
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
454
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
410
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
390
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,566 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,972 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,566
$16,361
Spending / Student
$11,972
$15,938
Best Pleasant Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3900 Hopewell Ave
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Grades: PK-6
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6333 Crow Creek Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5575
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5575
Grades: K-6
| 659 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
316 S.twelfth Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0215
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0215
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Forest Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Forest Grove Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5550
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5550
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Cody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Territorial Road
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0210
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0210
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Wisconsin Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Grades: 7-8
| 856 students
Rank: #77.
Riverdale Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2125 Devils Glen Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0525
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0525
Grades: K-6
| 629 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Pleasant Valley Comm School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,651 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Pleasant Valley Comm School District is ranked #8 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
74% of Pleasant Valley Comm School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Pleasant Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pleasant Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,972 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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