Moc-floyd Valley Middle School

1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
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:

Category
Attribute

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
This chart display total students of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School by grade.

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#90 out of 1221 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
68%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
73%
73%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IA.
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%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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.

School Reviews

Review Moc-floyd Valley Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

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

Quick Links