- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Valley, IA
Rock Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192466002262
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Valley Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rock Valley · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rock Valley, IA.
School address
District: Rock Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192466002262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Rock Valley Middle School grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 192466002262 · Rock Valley, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 32.5:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Valley Elementary School (370 students)
Rock Valley Middle School grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Rock Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Valley El
Rock Valley Elementary School
370 students
- Rock Valley Hi
Rock Valley High School
242 students
- This school
Rock Valley Middle School
195 students
What this shows Rock Valley Middle School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Valley Middle School compares
Rock Valley Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.5:1 | ▲ 120% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 120% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Rock Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rock Valley Comm School District reports $12,017 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Valley Middle School
How many students attend Rock Valley Middle School?
Rock Valley Middle School has 195 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Valley, IA. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Valley Middle School is 32.5:1, which is 120% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Valley Middle School?
37.4% of students at Rock Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Valley Middle School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Rock Valley, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Valley Middle School?
Rock Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Rock Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rock Valley, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rock Valley Comm School District?
Besides Rock Valley Middle School, Rock Valley Comm School District also operates Rock Valley Elementary School (370 students) and Rock Valley High School (242 students). See the Rock Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.