Moravia High School

Moravia High School is a regular public school located in the rural community of Moravia, Iowa. The school covers grades six through twelve and serves as both a middle and high school with an enrollment of 216 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, Moravia High School provides a relatively small classroom environment that allows for more individualized attention from teachers.

The academic performance at Moravia High School shows room for improvement, as reflected in its MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and state ranking of #963 out of 1288 schools in Iowa (placing it around the 25th percentile). The school’s proficiency rates are mixed: 73% of students are proficient or above in ELA/reading, while 57% are proficient or above in math. However, the science proficiency rate stands at a commendable 79%.

These numbers indicate that Moravia High School is focusing on student development and could benefit from additional academic support to improve overall performance. Moravia High School is situated in a close-knit rural area where community involvement likely plays a significant role in school life.

While current test scores at Moravia High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Moravia High 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.