Pleasant Valley Comm School District

Pleasant Valley Comm School District serves 5,567 students in Scott County, Iowa, operating eight schools organized as six elementary buildings plus one middle and one high school. Enrollment has remained relatively stable with minimal 0.3% growth from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1 across its 350-teacher workforce.

Academic performance substantially exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 90.2% compared to the state average of 73.1%, while reading proficiency stands at 90.8% versus 75.2% statewide. The graduation rate of 94.0% surpasses Iowa's 91.5% average. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 5.7%.

The student population reflects demographic diversity with 75.5% White students, 12.1% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic, and 3.6% Black students. Special populations include 12.1% economically disadvantaged students, 8.0% with disabilities, and 2.6% English learners.

Financially, the district operates on a $71.0 million budget with per-pupil spending of $6,118, substantially below the state average of $9,131. This spending difference is notable given the district's strong academic outcomes. Revenue composition relies heavily on state funding at 54.0%, followed by local sources at 40.9% and federal contributions at 5.1%. The district's ability to achieve above-average results with below-average per-pupil spending represents a significant operational characteristic.