Pleasant Valley Junior High School

3501 Wisconsin Street
LeClaire, IA 52753

www.pleasval.org/schools/junior-high/index

856 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Junior High School, located in LeClaire, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution within the Pleasant Valley Community School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of early adolescents, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and social responsibility during these formative years.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By leveraging its connection to the broader Pleasant Valley district, the junior high provides students with access to robust resources and a community-focused approach to learning. The school’s mission centers on preparing students for future success by building a strong foundation of knowledge, character, and school spirit.

856

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Valley Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	649
Hispanic	52
Black	27
Asian	94
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
649 (75.8 %)
Asian
94 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
52 (6.1 %)
Two or More
32 (3.7 %)
Black
27 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pleasant Valley Comm School District
Phone:	(563)332-0200
Website:	http://www.pleasval.org/schools/junior-high/index
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 442

Grade 8 414