For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 385 students in Turkey Valley Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Turkey Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
385 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Turkey Valley Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,634 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,299 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,634
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,299
$16,042
Best Turkey Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turkey Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Turkey Valley Comm School District?
Turkey Valley Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 385 students.
What is the rank of Turkey Valley Comm School District?
Turkey Valley Comm School District is ranked #101 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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 Turkey Valley Comm School District?
94% of Turkey Valley Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Turkey Valley Comm School District?
Turkey Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Turkey Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,299 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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