Serving 128 students in grades 6-8, Mvao Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mvao Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mvao Middle School's student population of 128 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mvao Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mvao Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mvao Middle School's ranking?
Mvao Middle School is ranked #475 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mvao Middle School?
128 students attend Mvao Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mvao Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mvao Middle School?
Mvao Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mvao Middle School offer ?
Mvao Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mvao Middle School part of?
Mvao Middle School is part of Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District.
School Reviews
2 6/30/2018
Could be better. Some teachers are real cool but others are not so much. Some classes I don`t learn much at all. No diversity whatsoever and no prep for high school.
5 12/17/2016
Awesome school ever All teachers are pretty cool
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