Mvao Middle School

Mvao Middle School is a public middle school in Anthon, IA, part of the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. The school serves approximately 107 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 95th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 61% proficiency in math, 13 points below the state average and 71% in reading/language arts, 6 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $49,821, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 107 students, Mvao 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, Mvao 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.