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Pleasant Valley Junior High School vs. Rockridge Jr High School

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School Overview

School
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
3501 Wisconsin Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
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10/
10
Top 5%
Rockridge Jr High School
14110 134th Ave W
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 898 students in grades 7-8, Pleasant Valley Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 247 students in grades 6-8, Rockridge Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
898 students
247 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pleasant Valley Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rockridge Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pleasant Valley Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rockridge Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pleasant Valley Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rockridge Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rockridge Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#37 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
#2354 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pleasant Valley Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rockridge Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
89%
(Top 5% in IA)
19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Valley Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockridge Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Valley Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockridge Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pleasant Valley Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pleasant Valley Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rockridge Jr High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
84
Grade 7 Students
456
77
Grade 8 Students
442
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
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% Asian
13%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rockridge Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rockridge Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rockridge Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
72%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rockridge Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rockridge Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pleasant Valley Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rockridge Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rockridge Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pleasant Valley Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rockridge Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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