Moc-floyd Valley Middle School

1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 357 students in grades 6-8, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moc-floyd Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Moc-floyd Valley Middle School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Moc-floyd Valley Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#90 out of 1221 schools
(Top 10%)
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80%
64%
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85%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
12%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
73%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moc-floyd Valley Middle School's ranking?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is ranked #90 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Moc-floyd Valley Middle School often compared to?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sioux Center Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Moc-floyd Valley Middle School?
357 students attend Moc-floyd Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moc-floyd Valley Middle School offer ?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moc-floyd Valley Middle School part of?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is part of MOC-Floyd Valley Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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