Excellent
#57 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 4% in state
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
Middle School · Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District · Alton, IA
A Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1104 5th Ave, Alton, IA 51003
- Math 87% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moc-floyd Valley Middle School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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
24.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Moc-floyd Valley Middle 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,909
Median home value
$226,300
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Middle School is listed in MOC-Floyd Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Alton, IA, part of Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
What grades does Moc-floyd Valley Middle School serve?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Moc-floyd Valley Middle School?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moc-floyd Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is 14.5:1. 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 Middle School rank in IA?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School ranks #57 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Moc-floyd Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Moc-floyd Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moc-floyd Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moc-floyd Valley Middle School?
24.4% of students at Moc-floyd Valley Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sioux County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (712) 756-4128
- Area population (ZIP 51003)
- 1,815
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 51003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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