Excellent
#240 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 19% in state
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
Middle School · Pleasant Valley Comm School District · Leclaire, IA
A Pleasant Valley Comm School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3501 Wisconsin St, Leclaire, IA 52753
- Math 91% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 94% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Valley Junior High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pleasant Valley Junior 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low106/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,122
Median home value
$306,700
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pleasant Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 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 Junior High School is listed in Pleasant Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley Junior High School
Pleasant Valley Junior High School is a public middle school in Leclaire, IA, part of Pleasant Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 898 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Valley Junior High School
What grades does Pleasant Valley Junior High School serve?
Pleasant Valley Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Junior High School?
Pleasant Valley Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 898 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Junior High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley Junior High School rank in IA?
Pleasant Valley Junior High School ranks #240 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Pleasant Valley Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley Junior High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasant Valley Junior High School a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley Junior High School?
10.7% of students at Pleasant Valley Junior 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 898
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (563) 332-0200
- Area population (ZIP 52753)
- 6,111
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
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 52753; 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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