Very Good
#477 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 37% in state
Moc-floyd Valley High School
High School · Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District · Orange City, IA
A Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 615 615 8th St SE, Orange City, IA 51041
- Math 84% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Moc-floyd Valley High School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 85% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Moc-floyd 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Low233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange City), 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
$84,115
Median home value
$253,600
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moc-floyd Valley High School is listed in MOC-Floyd Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moc-floyd Valley High School
Moc-floyd Valley High School is a public high school in Orange City, IA, part of Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 496 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moc-floyd Valley High School
What grades does Moc-floyd Valley High School serve?
Moc-floyd Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Moc-floyd Valley High School?
Moc-floyd Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moc-floyd Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moc-floyd Valley High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moc-floyd Valley High School rank in IA?
Moc-floyd Valley High School ranks #477 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Moc-floyd Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moc-floyd Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Moc-floyd Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moc-floyd Valley High School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Moc-floyd Valley High School a charter school?
No, Moc-floyd Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moc-floyd Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Moc-floyd Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moc-floyd Valley High School?
23.6% of students at Moc-floyd 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
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sioux County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (712) 737-4871
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 51041)
- 7,173
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
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 51041; 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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