Missouri Valley Middle School

Missouri Valley Comm School District
607 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
158 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Missouri Valley Middle School, located at 607 E Lincoln Highway in Missouri Valley, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the surrounding community. As part of the Missouri Valley Community School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that promotes both academic growth and social development. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of secondary education through a standard core curriculum complemented by various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Missouri Valley, reflecting the values of the local community. By focusing on building strong character and providing consistent academic support, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their future high school programs. Through its location on the town’s main thoroughfare, the middle school remains a central landmark that prioritizes student engagement, safety, and the foundational preparation necessary for long-term educational success.
158
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    149 (94.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.3%)
  • Black
    2 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Missouri Valley Comm School District
Phone: (712)642-2706
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 55
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 48
Gender Ratio