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MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

Summary:

MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Alton, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 329. The school is part of the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District, which is ranked 11th out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 93.4% of 6th graders, 93.2% of 7th graders, and 92.5% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 74.5%, 77.3%, and 77.5%, respectively. The school has also been ranked among the top 25 middle schools in Iowa for the past several years, placing 12th out of 337 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Le Mars Middle School and Sheldon Middle School, MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School stands out with its exceptional academic performance, higher statewide ranking, and more favorable student-teacher ratio, despite having a slightly lower spending per student than Sheldon Middle School. This consistent academic excellence and positive comparison to nearby schools make MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School an exceptional educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1104 5th Ave
       Alton, IA  51003

(712) 756-4128

District: MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,717 Help


Students who attend MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    MOC-Floyd Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Hispanic:
21.0%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School ranks better than 96.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School is $11,717.
Schooldigger Rankings:

MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School 12th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District 11th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 75.64 50th 349 85.7%
2013 76.25 44th 350 87.4%
2014 69.65 86th 337 74.5%
2015 78.07 40th 349 88.5%
2016 75.51 59th 343 82.8%
2017 68.05 90th 327 72.5%
2018 77.27 45th 318 85.8%
2019 79.31 39th 342 88.6%
2021 83.54 24th 324 92.6%
2022 86.40 17th 337 95.0%
2023 82.51 24th 334 92.8%
2024 87.88 12th 337 96.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 346 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 346 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 322 0 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 317 1 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 318 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2000 314 3 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 320 4 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 295 4 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 295 4 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 276 1 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 271 3 2 14 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 282 2 4 20 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 273 2 4 23 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 268 3 7 26 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 257 1 7 24 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2010 250 1 7 26 1 0 2 0 287
2011 251 0 7 42 3 0 2 0 305
2012 243 0 4 47 3 0 4 0 301
2013 228 0 2 58 2 0 4 0 294
2014 223 1 5 54 0 0 6 0 289
2015 214 1 5 47 1 1 5 0 274
2016 230 3 6 39 2 1 5 0 286
2017 246 4 5 41 2 0 6 0 304
2018 285 4 4 52 1 1 7 0 354
2019 275 3 4 60 0 2 7 0 351
2020 278 5 3 55 0 1 3 0 345
2021 267 9 5 70 0 0 8 0 359
2022 261 8 5 74 0 0 8 1 357
2023 239 5 4 69 1 1 10 0 329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 352 23.2 15.2 9.7
1996 352 23.2 15.2 9.7
1997 337 24.4 13.8 7.7
1998 327 24.2 13.5 7
1999 328 24.5 13.4 17.4
2000 326 24.5 13.3 19
2001 334 23.1 14.5 20.4
2002 309 23.2 13.3 19.1
2003 309 23.2 13.3 19.1
2004 293 23.2 12.6 16
2005 293 22.7 12.9 17.4
2006 311 20.4 15.2 20.9
2007 304 20.8 14.6 18.8
2008 305 22.6 13.5 18.4
2009 291 22.6 12.9 17.5
2010 287 22.6 12.6 20.2
2011 305 18.5 16.4 25.9
2012 301 21.4 14.0 27.2
2013 294 20.7 14.1 28.9
2014 289 22.2 12.9 28
2015 274 22.0 12.4 29.2
2016 286 22.0 13.0 28.3
2017 304 23.1 13.1 28.3
2018 354 21.6 16.3 27.1
2019 351 22.6 15.5 37
2020 345 21.7 15.8 31.9
2021 359 21.0 17.0 24.5
2022 357 21.8 16.3 23.5
2023 329 22.2 14.8 25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 352 23.2 15.2 9.7
1996 352 23.2 15.2 9.7
1997 337 24.4 13.8 7.7
1998 327 24.2 13.5 7
1999 328 24.5 13.4 17.4
2000 326 24.5 13.3 19
2001 334 23.1 14.5 20.4
2002 309 23.2 13.3 19.1
2003 309 23.2 13.3 19.1
2004 293 23.2 12.6 16
2005 293 22.7 12.9 17.4
2006 311 20.4 15.2 20.9
2007 304 20.8 14.6 18.8
2008 305 22.6 13.5 18.4
2009 291 22.6 12.9 17.5
2010 287 22.6 12.6 20.2
2011 305 18.5 16.4 25.9
2012 301 21.4 14.0 27.2
2013 294 20.7 14.1 28.9
2014 289 22.2 12.9 28
2015 274 22.0 12.4 29.2
2016 286 22.0 13.0 28.3
2017 304 23.1 13.1 28.3
2018 354 21.6 16.3 27.1
2019 351 22.6 15.5 37
2020 345 21.7 15.8 31.9
2021 359 21.0 17.0 24.5
2022 357 21.8 16.3 23.5
2023 329 22.2 14.8 25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $594 (5.1%) $11,123 (94.9%) $11,717

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 24th of 334 Middle schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School)84.289
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)84.289
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School)82.288
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)82.288
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School)82.993.2
 10.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)82.993.2
 10.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School)75.288.3
 13.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)75.288.3
 13.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School)87.984.6
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)87.984.6
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School)79.882.1
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)79.882.1
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students351329
 6.3%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian44
Hispanic6069
 15%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White275239
 13.1%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%25.5%
 11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

Students who attend MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School usually go on to attend MOC-Floyd Valley High School

Yes! MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 337 Iowa middle schools.

Students at MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School are 73% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School.


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