Missouri Valley Middle School

Missouri Valley Middle School is a regular public middle school serving students in grades six through eight. Located in the rural community of Missouri Valley, Iowa, in Harrison County, the school’s address is 607 E Lincoln Highway. With an enrollment of 149 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, Missouri Valley Middle School benefits from relatively small class sizes that allow for individualized attention.

The school has ten full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing quality education. Academically, the MySchoolScout Rating is 4.8 out of 10 and the state ranking places it at #837 out of 1288 schools in Iowa, which falls around the 35th percentile. The academic score is 4.2/10, with proficiency rates showing that 73% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, 66% in Math, and 76% in Science.

These numbers indicate areas where the school has room for improvement but also highlights strengths in certain subjects. Missouri Valley Middle School is set amidst a rural setting, offering a close-knit community atmosphere with strong ties to local traditions and values.

With an enrollment of 149 students, Missouri Valley Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Missouri Valley Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.