Serving 107 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 107 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
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
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 0.06, 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.
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?
107 students attend Mvao Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mvao Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mvao Middle School?
Mvao Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, 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?
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
512/17/2016
Awesome school ever All teachers are pretty cool
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kailey hicks
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 107 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
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
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