Moc-floyd Valley Middle School

1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 320 students in grades 6-8, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moc-floyd Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Moc-floyd Valley Middle School's student population of 320 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Moc-floyd Valley Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#62 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
13%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
79%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Moc-floyd Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moc-floyd Valley Middle School's ranking?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is ranked #62 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Moc-floyd Valley Middle School often compared to?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sioux Center Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Moc-floyd Valley Middle School?
320 students attend Moc-floyd Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moc-floyd Valley Middle School?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moc-floyd Valley Middle School offer ?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moc-floyd Valley Middle School part of?
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School is part of MOC-Floyd Valley Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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