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MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Alton, Iowa, serving 320 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school is part of the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District, which is ranked 12th out of 313 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, with 89.4% of 6th graders, 90.7% of 7th graders, and 89.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 72.8%, 74.9%, and 80.2%, respectively. The school also excels in mathematics, with 87.6% of 6th graders, 87.9% of 7th graders, and 85.4% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 71.8%, 71.9%, and 74.4%. This high level of academic performance has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Le Mars Middle School and Sheldon Middle School, MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School stands out with its lower chronic absenteeism rates and more favorable student-teacher ratio. The school's commitment to excellence and its ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students make it an attractive option for families in the area.

337

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,717

Per pupil spending ?

26.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003

(712) 756-4128

District: MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District

Students who attend MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

MOC-Floyd Valley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (88% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Iowa middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school88%

District avg88%

Iowa avg74%

23^rd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 313MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	82.5	23 of 344	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	87.9	12 of 337	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	82.5	24 of 334	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	86.4	17 of 337	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	83.5	24 of 324	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	79.3	39 of 342	88.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.3	45 of 318	85.8%	★★★★☆
2017	68.1	90 of 327	72.5%	★★★★☆
2016	75.5	59 of 343	82.8%	★★★★☆
2015	78.1	40 of 349	88.5%	★★★★☆
2014	69.7	86 of 337	74.5%	★★★★☆
2013	76.2	44 of 350	87.4%	★★★★☆
2012	75.6	50 of 349	85.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts90%+14 vs state

Mathematics87%+14 vs state

Science82%+12 vs state

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Schools Near MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1104 5th Ave	Alton	51003	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 756-4128	337	23	14.7	26.4%	255 (75.7%)	4 (1.2%)	59 (17.5%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.3%)	82.5	23^rd of 344 public middle schools	93.3%		87.9	12^th of 337 public middle schools	96.4%	11		89.4	90.7	89.3		87.6	87.9	85.4		82.5	$11,717	$594	$11,123
Sioux Center Middle School	Public	6-8	550 9th St NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-3783	367	28	13.1	47.4%	191 (52.0%)	9 (2.5%)	157 (42.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	50.5	198^th of 344 public middle schools	42.4%		65.5	113^th of 337 public middle schools	66.5%	85		73.8	73.0	90.3		63.1	63.1	82.3		80.5	$12,834	$156	$12,678
Remsen-Union Middle School	Public	5-8	511 Roosevelt	Remsen	51050	Plymouth County	Remsen-Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 786-1101	189	7	27.0	28.0%	175 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.6%)	72.4	71^st of 344 public middle schools	79.4%		62.3	137^th of 337 public middle schools	59.3%	66	67.9	83.6	78.4	93.9	71.4	83.6	86.5	75.8	64.3	78.8	$14,070	$80	$13,990
Sheldon Middle School	Public	5-8	310 23rd Avenue	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 324-4346	312	24	13.0	37.2%	216 (69.2%)	8 (2.6%)	77 (24.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.6%)	74.1	59^th of 344 public middle schools	82.8%		78	43^rd of 337 public middle schools	87.2%	16	82.1	91.8	79.7	91.0	92.3	95.3	70.3	82.1	75.6	78.8	$13,653	$708	$12,945
Le Mars Middle School	Public	6-8	977 3rd Ave SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-7022	487	33	14.8	39.8%	340 (69.8%)	21 (4.3%)	90 (18.5%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (2.1%)	18 (3.7%)	67.1	104^th of 344 public middle schools	69.8%		64.2	121^st of 337 public middle schools	64.1%	17		77.2	82.7	91.8		76.5	77.8	89.7		73.3	$11,970	$241	$11,730

Frequently Asked Questions about MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School?

Students at MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School are 76% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School usually go on to attend MOC-Floyd Valley High School

What district is MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School in?

MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District

How many students attend MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 337 students attended MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School.

Is MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School a good school?

Yes. MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School ranks in the top 6.7% of Iowa middle schools.

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