Enrollment
158
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Missouri Valley Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Missouri Valley Middle School
Missouri Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Missouri Valley, Iowa, enrolling 158 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.1% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 239 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 53 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 158 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Missouri Valley Comm School District also operates Missouri Valley Elementary (359 students) and Missouri Valley High School (228 students) alongside Missouri Valley Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Missouri Valley Middle School compares
Missouri Valley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Missouri Valley Comm School District, which includes Missouri Valley Middle School.
$13,087
Per student
+2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 46.5%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Missouri Valley on the city page.
Is Missouri Valley Middle School a good school?
Missouri Valley Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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