Very Good
#329 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 26% in state
Southwest Valley Middle School
Middle School · Villisca Comm School District · Villisca, IA
A Villisca Comm School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
406 East Third Street, Villisca, IA 50864
- Math 74% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Valley Middle School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Valley Middle 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,657
Median home value
$98,600
Median rent
$737/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Villisca Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Valley Middle School is listed in Villisca Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Valley Middle School
Southwest Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Villisca, IA, part of Villisca Comm School District, serving approximately 135 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Valley Middle School
What grades does Southwest Valley Middle School serve?
Southwest Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southwest Valley Middle School?
Southwest Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Valley Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Valley Middle School rank in IA?
Southwest Valley Middle School ranks #329 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Southwest Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Southwest Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Valley Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Southwest Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Southwest Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southwest Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Valley Middle School?
43.7% of students at Southwest Valley Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (712) 826-2552
- Area population (ZIP 50864)
- 1,627
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 53.6
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 50864; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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