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#324 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 25% in state

Missouri Valley High School

High School · Missouri Valley Comm School District · Missouri Valley, IA

A Missouri Valley Comm School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

605 E Lincoln Highway, Missouri Valley, IA 51555

  • Math 67% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 85% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.1% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)76% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$13,469
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Missouri Valley High School score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency85%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 76% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Missouri Valley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,284/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Missouri Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,292

Median home value

$180,900

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Missouri Valley Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,469NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Missouri Valley High School is listed in Missouri Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Missouri Valley High School

Missouri Valley High School is a public high school in Missouri Valley, IA, part of Missouri Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Missouri Valley High School

What grades does Missouri Valley High School serve?

Missouri Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Missouri Valley High School?

Missouri Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Missouri Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Missouri Valley High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Missouri Valley High School rank in IA?

Missouri Valley High School ranks #324 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Missouri Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Missouri Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Missouri Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Missouri Valley High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Missouri Valley High School a charter school?

No, Missouri Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Missouri Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Missouri Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Missouri Valley High School?

33.9% of students at Missouri Valley High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 51555)
4,881
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
44.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51555; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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