For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,100 students in Southeast Valley Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Southeast Valley Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,100 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southeast Valley Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,314 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 52% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,410 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 52% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,314
$16,468
Spending / Student
$7,410
$16,042
Best Southeast Valley Community School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 2nd St. Nw
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Grades: PK-4
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Valley Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30850 Paragon Ave.
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 370-2861
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 370-2861
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southeast Valley Community School District?
Southeast Valley Community School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,100 students.
What is the rank of Southeast Valley Community School District?
Southeast Valley Community School District is ranked #245 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southeast Valley Community School District?
91% of Southeast Valley Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southeast Valley Community School District?
Southeast Valley Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Southeast Valley Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,410 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 52% over four school years.
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