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Missouri Valley Middle School

Summary:

Missouri Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Missouri Valley, Iowa, serving 158 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Missouri Valley Community School District, which is ranked 206 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Missouri Valley Middle School has shown a mixed performance compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school's 8th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates have been consistently higher than the state average, its 6th and 7th-grade ELA proficiency rates have been more variable. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates have been generally on par with or slightly above the state average, but lower than the high-performing Underwood Middle School. The school's spending per student ($13,227) is higher than the spending at Tri-Center Middle School ($9,865) and Underwood Middle School ($10,797), and it has a lower student-teacher ratio (14.4) compared to its neighbors.

One interesting finding is that Missouri Valley Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.14%) compared to Underwood Middle School (19.07%) and Tri-Center Middle School (23.46%), suggesting that the school may face greater socioeconomic challenges. However, the school's overall ranking among Iowa middle schools has improved from 241 out of 324 in 2020-2021 to 142 out of 337 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is making progress in its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 607 E Lincoln Highway
       Missouri Valley, IA  51555

(712) 642-2706

District: Missouri Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,227 Help


Students who attend Missouri Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Missouri Valley High School

Feeder schools for Missouri Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Missouri Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Missouri Valley Middle School ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.74. (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 Missouri Valley Middle School is $13,227.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Missouri Valley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Missouri Valley Middle School 142nd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Missouri Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Missouri Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Missouri Valley Community School District 206th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Missouri Valley Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 26.46 303rd 349 13.2%
2013 31.55 281st 350 19.7%
2014 46.84 201st 337 40.4%
2015 44.42 222nd 349 36.4%
2016 28.46 284th 343 17.2%
2017 42.69 220th 327 32.7%
2018 33.40 243rd 318 23.6%
2019 35.89 240th 342 29.8%
2021 35.02 241st 324 25.6%
2022 41.87 223rd 337 33.8%
2023 55.23 174th 334 47.9%
2024 60.74 142nd 337 57.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Missouri Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 331
1989 342 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 325 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1991 335 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 319 2 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 326
1993 323 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 324 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 290 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 290 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 289 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 287 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 217 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2000 245 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 233 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2002 220 2 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 220 2 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 233 1 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 227 7 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 213 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 203 7 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 183 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2009 189 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2010 188 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 197
2011 172 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 179
2012 192 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 199
2013 196 2 1 4 0 0 2 0 205
2014 189 2 1 3 0 0 2 0 197
2015 173 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 183
2016 169 0 2 10 1 0 5 0 187
2017 164 0 1 11 2 0 8 0 186
2018 152 1 3 9 1 0 5 0 171
2019 167 0 1 12 2 0 4 0 186
2020 164 0 1 12 1 0 2 0 180
2021 171 1 0 10 2 0 2 0 186
2022 158 0 0 3 1 0 7 0 169
2023 150 1 0 2 1 0 4 0 158

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 Missouri Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 331 23.8 13.9 21.5
1989 344 2.5 137.6 18
1990 328 24.9 13.1 0
1991 337 25.1 13.4 18.4
1992 326 23.0 14.1 21.5
1993 329 21.4 15.4 24
1994 327 20.5 16.0 27.2
1995 296 21.1 14.0 25
1996 296 21.1 14.0 25
1997 294 21.3 13.8 21.1
1998 293 19.1 15.3 20.5
1999 220 15.6 14.1 24.5
2000 247 16.1 15.3 19.4
2001 239 15.6 15.3 26.4
2002 235 15.2 15.5 36.2
2003 235 15.2 15.5 36.2
2004 244 16.0 15.3 33.2
2005 239 15.4 15.5 31.4
2006 221 14.0 15.8 29.4
2007 212 13.0 16.3 35.4
2008 192 15.0 12.8 33.3
2009 200 13.0 15.4 39
2010 197 12.0 16.4 34
2011 179 11.0 16.2 30.2
2012 199 11.5 17.3 40.7
2013 205 11.7 17.5 40.5
2014 197 11.7 16.8 41.1
2015 183 12.0 15.2 44.3
2016 187 12.0 15.5 39
2017 186 14.3 12.9 39.2
2018 171 9.9 17.1 38.6
2019 186 9.8 18.8 45.2
2020 180 10.8 16.5 43.3
2021 186 11.9 15.5 36.6
2022 169 12.9 13.0 37.3
2023 158 10.9 14.4 41.1

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 Missouri Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 331 23.8 13.9 21.5
1989 344 2.5 137.6 18
1990 328 24.9 13.1 0
1991 337 25.1 13.4 18.4
1992 326 23.0 14.1 21.5
1993 329 21.4 15.4 24
1994 327 20.5 16.0 27.2
1995 296 21.1 14.0 25
1996 296 21.1 14.0 25
1997 294 21.3 13.8 21.1
1998 293 19.1 15.3 20.5
1999 220 15.6 14.1 24.5
2000 247 16.1 15.3 19.4
2001 239 15.6 15.3 26.4
2002 235 15.2 15.5 36.2
2003 235 15.2 15.5 36.2
2004 244 16.0 15.3 33.2
2005 239 15.4 15.5 31.4
2006 221 14.0 15.8 29.4
2007 212 13.0 16.3 35.4
2008 192 15.0 12.8 33.3
2009 200 13.0 15.4 39
2010 197 12.0 16.4 34
2011 179 11.0 16.2 30.2
2012 199 11.5 17.3 40.7
2013 205 11.7 17.5 40.5
2014 197 11.7 16.8 41.1
2015 183 12.0 15.2 44.3
2016 187 12.0 15.5 39
2017 186 14.3 12.9 39.2
2018 171 9.9 17.1 38.6
2019 186 9.8 18.8 45.2
2020 180 10.8 16.5 43.3
2021 186 11.9 15.5 36.6
2022 169 12.9 13.0 37.3
2023 158 10.9 14.4 41.1

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 Missouri Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $147 (1.1%) $13,079 (98.9%) $13,227

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Missouri 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 240th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 174th of 334 Middle schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Middle School)61.571.4
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Community School District)61.571.4
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Middle School)46.263.3
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Community School District)46.263.3
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Middle School)7578.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Community School District)7578.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Middle School)66.169
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Community School District)66.169
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Middle School)66.183.1
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Community School District)66.183.1
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Middle School)69.674.6
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Community School District)69.674.6
 5%
   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 Students186158
 15.1%
African American01
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic122
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White167150
 10.2%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%41.1%
 4%

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Missouri Valley Middle School ranks 142nd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Missouri Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Missouri Valley High School

Students at Missouri Valley Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Missouri Valley Middle School.


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