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#1037 of 1,280 schools in IA

Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School

High School · Turkey Valley Comm School District · Jackson Junction, IA

A Turkey Valley Comm School District high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3219 St Hwy 24, Jackson Junction, IA 52171

  • Math 74% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 78% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.9% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.8% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation0.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$15,397
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency78%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 40 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Turkey Valley Jr-sr 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low145/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$83,854

Median home value

$189,300

Median rent

$950/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

1.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52171; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.6% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Turkey Valley Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,397NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School

Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Jackson Junction, IA, part of Turkey Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 171 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School

What grades does Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School serve?

Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School?

Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School rank in IA?

Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School ranks #1,037 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School?

40.9% of students at Turkey Valley Jr-sr 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 – 12th
Enrollment
171
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Winneshiek County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 52171)
1,172
Area median age
45.5
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 52171; 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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