Below Average
#2009 of 2,221 schools in MO
Arcadia Valley Middle
Middle School · Arcadia Valley R-ii · Ironton, MO
An Arcadia Valley R-ii middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 PARK DR, Ironton, MO 63650
- Math 33% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arcadia Valley Middle score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 44 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arcadia Valley Middle 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average555/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ironton), 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
$47,261
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63650; 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.
Arcadia Valley R-ii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arcadia Valley Middle is listed in ARCADIA VALLEY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arcadia Valley Middle
Arcadia Valley Middle is a public middle school in Ironton, MO, part of Arcadia Valley R-ii, serving approximately 261 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,009 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arcadia Valley Middle
What grades does Arcadia Valley Middle serve?
Arcadia Valley Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Arcadia Valley Middle?
Arcadia Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Valley Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arcadia Valley Middle rank in MO?
Arcadia Valley Middle ranks #2,009 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Arcadia Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Arcadia Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Arcadia Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcadia Valley Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arcadia Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Arcadia Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arcadia Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Arcadia Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcadia Valley Middle?
100.0% of students at Arcadia Valley Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (573) 546-9700
- Area population (ZIP 63650)
- 3,688
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 63650; 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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