Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, Mvao Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: MVAO Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Anthon, IA, encompassing approximately 374.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 25.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mvao Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mvao Middle School's student population of 100 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mvao Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mvao Middle School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mvao Middle School's ranking?
Mvao Middle School is ranked #543 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mvao Middle School?
100 students attend Mvao Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mvao Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mvao Middle School?
Mvao Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mvao Middle School offer ?
Mvao Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mvao Middle School part of?
Mvao Middle School is part of Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Awesome school ever All teachers are pretty cool
2 10/10/2025
Could be better. Some teachers are real cool but others are not so much. Some classes I don`t learn much at all. No diversity whatsoever and no prep for high school.
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