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#621 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 48% in state

Pleasant Valley High School

High School · Pleasant Valley Comm School District · Bettendorf, IA

A Pleasant Valley Comm School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

604 Belmont Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722

  • Math 87% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 88% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86.8% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.2% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency87% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)89% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation24.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$10,903
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Pleasant Valley High School score 87% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).

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2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency87%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency88%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 88% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2025
Math
87%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant Valley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated975/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bettendorf), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,763

Median home value

$300,800

Median rent

$1,150/mo

College educated

51.7%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.4% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bettendorf High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–121.4 mi1,485Compare →
Morning Star AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–122.2 mi190Compare →
Rivermont CollegiatePrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–122.4 mi177Compare →
Moline SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–124.6 mi2,206Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pleasant Valley Comm School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$10,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Valley High School is listed in Pleasant Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Valley High School

Pleasant Valley High School is a public high school in Bettendorf, IA, part of Pleasant Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 1,679 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Pleasant Valley High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Pleasant Valley High School is a public four-year comprehensive high school located in Bettendorf, Iowa, situated on the border with Riverdale, Iowa 2. The institution operates as part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District 2. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 2. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1,541 students 2.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Valley High School

What grades does Pleasant Valley High School serve?

Pleasant Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?

Pleasant Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,679 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Valley High School rank in IA?

Pleasant Valley High School ranks #621 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Pleasant Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pleasant Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley High School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pleasant Valley High School a charter school?

No, Pleasant Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley High School?

11.0% of students at Pleasant Valley High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,679
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 52722)
40,878
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52722; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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