Iowa Valley Comm School District

359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Iowa Valley Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 543 students in Iowa 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 Iowa Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
543 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Iowa 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#105 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
72%
68%
81%
70%
75-79%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,650 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,076 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,650
$16,592
Spending / Student
$13,076
$16,163

Best Iowa Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3332
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 E May
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Iowa Valley Comm School District?
Iowa Valley Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 543 students.
What is the rank of Iowa Valley Comm School District?
Iowa Valley Comm School District is ranked #108 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa Valley Comm School District?
92% of Iowa Valley Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iowa Valley Comm School District?
Iowa 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 Iowa Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,076 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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