The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in English language arts. The lowest is 76% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Bridgeview Elementary School
Bridgeview Elementary serves students from preschool through sixth grade in LeClaire, a fast-growing riverfront suburb of the Quad Cities metro area. The school is part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District, which also runs Cody Elementary and Pleasant Valley Junior High within LeClaire’s borders, while the district’s remaining elementary schools, the high school, and administrative offices sit in eastern Bettendorf. For a family considering this school, the geography matters: most students will eventually move to a junior high in LeClaire and then to a high school in Bettendorf, creating a commute pattern that is common in this district.
LeClaire itself has transformed from a quiet rivertown into a vibrant destination. The historic Cody Road district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is lined with boutiques, restaurants, a micro-distillery, microbrewery, and wine tasting rooms. The Mississippi River levee provides a riverfront promenade and hosts annual events such as Tug Fest and Eagle Fest. The city’s population has grown briskly over the past couple of decades, making it one of the faster-growing communities in the Quad Cities. Home values in the area are well above the national median, reflecting the desirability of this riverfront suburb. The housing stock is a mix of older homes in the historic district and newer residential development on the outskirts. Rents are also above typical levels for the region. The economic context of the broader Scott County area is stable, with unemployment near the national average and median household income above the national figure.
Academically, Bridgeview Elementary posts strong results on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress. In reading and math, an overwhelming share of students meet or exceed state standards, placing the school’s overall proficiency index in the top quartile among elementary schools across Scott County districts. Science results, while still showing a solid majority proficient, are somewhat lower than the other two subjects, and only one grade level is tested in science, so that single data point is less comprehensive. Participation rates on the assessments were near perfect, adding confidence to the results. Because Bridgeview serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was not available in the provided records.
The student body is relatively small for a PK-6 school. The demographic makeup is predominantly white, with modest shares of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. About one in five students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a lower rate than in many neighboring districts. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported, so a parent wanting to understand special education or language support services would need to inquire directly with the school.
The Pleasant Valley district has no publicly reported recent changes, such as referendums or curriculum shifts, that would alter a family’s decision. The district appears stable and well-regarded, with strong academic outcomes across its schools.
For a family, Bridgeview Elementary offers a small-school setting in a town that is both a tourist draw and a residential community with rising home values. The academic track is clearly strong, especially in reading and math. A parent should note that the school’s middle and high school pathways run through separate buildings in LeClaire and Bettendorf, and that the community’s rapid growth may continue to affect enrollment and school boundaries in the future. No civil-rights discipline data was included in the available information, so that is another area a family might ask about when visiting.
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