Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,686 students in Pleasant Valley Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Pleasant Valley Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Pleasant Valley Community School District are Hopewell Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Forest Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Pleasant Valley Community School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
5,686 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasant Valley Community School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
73%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,489 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,899 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,489
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,899
$16,042
Best Pleasant Valley Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3900 Hopewell Ave
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Gr: PK-6 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6333 Crow Creek Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5575
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5575
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Forest Grove Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5550
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5550
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Wisconsin Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Gr: 7-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Cody Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Territorial Road
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0210
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0210
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Bridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
316 S.twelfth Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0215
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0215
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Riverdale Heights Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2125 Devils Glen Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0525
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0525
Gr: K-6 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Valley Community School District?
Pleasant Valley Community School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,686 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Valley Community School District?
Pleasant Valley Community School District is ranked #6 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Valley Community School District?
73% of Pleasant Valley Community School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Community School District?
Pleasant Valley Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pleasant Valley Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,899 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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