- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Missouri Valley, IA
Missouri Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Missouri Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191944001147
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Missouri Valley Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Missouri Valley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Missouri Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Missouri Valley, IA.
School address
District: Missouri Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191944001147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Missouri Valley Middle School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 191944001147 · Missouri Valley, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 15.8:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Missouri Valley Elementary (359 students)
Missouri Valley Middle School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Missouri Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Missouri Valle
Missouri Valley Elementary
359 students
- Missouri Valle
Missouri Valley High School
228 students
- This school
Missouri Valley Middle School
158 students
What this shows Missouri Valley Middle School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Missouri Valley Middle School compares
Missouri Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Missouri Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Missouri Valley Comm School District reports $13,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Missouri Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Missouri Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Missouri Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Missouri Valley Middle School
How many students attend Missouri Valley Middle School?
Missouri Valley Middle School has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Missouri Valley, IA. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Missouri Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Missouri Valley Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Missouri Valley Middle School?
36.1% of students at Missouri Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Missouri Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Missouri Valley Middle School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Missouri Valley, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Missouri Valley Middle School?
Missouri Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Missouri Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Missouri Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Missouri Valley, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Missouri Valley Comm School District?
Besides Missouri Valley Middle School, Missouri Valley Comm School District also operates Missouri Valley Elementary (359 students) and Missouri Valley High School (228 students). See the Missouri Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.