Forest Grove Elementary vs Pleasant Valley Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Elementary
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
LeClaire · Public middle · Grades 7–8
940 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Elementary Bettendorf, Iowa | Pleasant Valley Junior High School LeClaire, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 654 | #18 of 239 |
| National rank | #117 of 50,301 | #450 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 332 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 85% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Bettendorf | LeClaire |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 88.1).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 9.6%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.8).
- •Pleasant Valley Junior High School is the larger school with 940 students compared with 332.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Grove Elementary better than Pleasant Valley Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Elementary ranks higher (94.8 vs 88.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Grove Elementary and Pleasant Valley Junior High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and LeClaire in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Elementary: 332. Pleasant Valley Junior High School: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Elementary and Pleasant Valley Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Forest Grove Elementary is 1st of 654 and Pleasant Valley Junior High School is 18th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).