Serving 195 students in grades 6-8, North Fayette-valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-84%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Valley Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
How many students attend North Fayette-valley Middle School?
195 students attend North Fayette-valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Fayette-valley Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Fayette-valley Middle School?
North Fayette-valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Fayette-valley Middle School offer ?
North Fayette-valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Fayette-valley Middle School part of?
North Fayette-valley Middle School is part of Valley Community School District.
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