- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anthon, IA
Mvao Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mvao Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191848000079
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mvao Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 100
- students enrolled
Mvao Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191848000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mvao Middle School shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 191848000079 · Anthon, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 9.1:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School (256 students)
Mvao Middle School shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mvao Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maple Valley-A
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School
256 students
- Mapleton Eleme
Mapleton Elementary School
182 students
- This school 100
Mvao Middle School
100 students
- Anthon Element 64
Anthon Elementary
64 students
What this shows Mvao Middle School reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mvao Middle School compares
Mvao 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Iowa - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$14,655
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Mvao Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District reports $14,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mvao Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anthon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mvao Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mvao Middle School
How many students attend Mvao Middle School?
Mvao Middle School has 100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anthon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mvao Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mvao Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 39% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mvao Middle School?
46.1% of students at Mvao Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mvao Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mvao Middle School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Anthon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mvao Middle School?
Mvao Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District?
Besides Mvao Middle School, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District also operates Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School (256 students), Mapleton Elementary School (182 students), and Anthon Elementary (64 students). See the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District district page for the complete list.