A+
Excellent
92/100

Nodaway Valley Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 112 1st St, Fontanelle, IA 50846
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 72nd percentile in Iowa
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.48 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 91st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Iowa for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
135
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%72/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%91/100Students gain 1.48 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.15 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.48 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 50% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +30 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%72%reading -7 pts, math -4 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income62%67%reading +10 pts, math +12 pts70th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 112 1st St
City Fontanelle
ZIP Code 50846
District 1913110
NCES School ID 191311000170
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50846

Understanding the community around Nodaway Valley Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,500
Per Capita Income $41,618
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $82,200
Median Rent $761
Owner-Occupied 70.9%
Renter-Occupied 29.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nodaway Valley Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.0%
Female 43.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.9%
Two or More Races 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 135
Teachers (FTE) 7.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nodaway Valley Middle School?
Nodaway Valley Middle School has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Nodaway Valley Middle School?
Nodaway Valley Middle School has 135 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Nodaway Valley Middle School serve?
Nodaway Valley Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Nodaway Valley Middle School receive per student?
Nodaway Valley Middle School receives $16,177 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nodaway Valley Middle School in 50846 ▼
Avg Home Value
$182,569
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+13.0%
% Renters
29.1%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026