Enrollment
100
Middle
DISTRICT 151 · STATE 400
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAPLE VALLEY-ANTHON OTO COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191848000079
MVAO Middle School
110 W Division, Anthon, IA 51004 · (712) 373-5244 · Woodbury County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL100 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 15.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
52 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 34 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 30 | 30% |
| Grade 8 | 36 | 36% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
MVAO Middle School→Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School
Based on grade levels within Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like MVAO Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVAO Middle School this school | 100 | 52.0% | N/A |
| BCLUW Middle School Union | 132 | 50.0% | N/A |
| Nodaway Valley Middle School Fontanelle | 144 | 50.0% | 82.9% |
| Southwest Valley Middle School Villisca | 131 | 46.6% | 74.9% |
| Starmont Middle School Arlington | 113 | 45.1% | 73.7% |
| North Union Middle School Swea City | 110 | 59.1% | 80.6% |
Matched among Iowa middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where MVAO Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Woodbury County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 100 | #237 of 246 | #7 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.0% | #59 of 237 | #4 of 7 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
100
-55 (-35%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 14.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 100 | 9 | 11.2:1 | 52% (52) |
| 2023-24 | 107 | 7.9 | 13.5:1 | 57% (61) |
| 2022-23 | 128 | 11.7 | 11.0:1 | 50% (64) |
| 2020-21 | 155 | 11 | 14.1:1 | 59% (91) |
| 2017-18 | 151 | 11.8 | 12.8:1 | 60% (91) |
| 2015-16 | 121 | 6 | 20.2:1 | 45% (54) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MVAO Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 34% (151 to 100); teachers down 24% (11.8 to 9).
About MVAO Middle School
As a small middle school, MVAO Middle School serves students in Anthon, Iowa. A total of 100 students attend the school, which covers grades 6 through 8. Against the 400-student average for middle schools in Iowa, enrollment here is 75% lower.
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District (4 schools, 602 students) runs MVAO Middle School.
MVAO Middle School's enrollment is 93% White. The next largest groups are 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 2% multiracial. The school's White share is 22 points above the 71% share among Woodbury County residents. The school's diversity index is 13%, meaning two students picked at random have a 13% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The teaching staff at MVAO Middle School is 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 11.2:1. This ratio sits 4.0 below the 15.2:1 average for middle schools in Iowa. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 52%. That is 8 points below the 60% average for public schools in Woodbury County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Woodbury County show that the median household income is $73,658, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. MVAO Middle School is one of 37 public schools in the county.
The closest other public school is Anthon Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away. MVAO Middle School has 2 other public schools within ten miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Distant, means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment is down 35% from 2020-21, when MVAO Middle School had 155 students, to 2024-25, when it had 100. The ratio was 14.1:1 in 2020-21 and 11.2:1 in 2024-25.
The MVAO Middle School community page is open for posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Woodbury County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
106,247
Census ACS
Median income
$73,658
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
18,210 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
- Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High SchoolHigh · 256 students
- Mapleton Elementary SchoolElementary · 182 students
- Anthon ElementaryElementary · 64 students
Nearby schools
- Anthon Elementary0.0 mi · 64
- River Valley Junior- Senior High School8.0 mi · 137
- Pierson Middle School11.3 mi · 126
- Woodbury Central High School12.2 mi · 190
- Moville Elementary School12.2 mi · 283
- Woodbury Central Middle School12.2 mi · 111
Frequently asked questions
About MVAO Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at MVAO Middle School?
MVAO Middle School enrolls approximately 100 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does MVAO Middle School serve?
MVAO Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does MVAO Middle School have?
MVAO Middle School employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.
What is the student diversity at MVAO Middle School?
Student demographics at MVAO Middle School are roughly 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is MVAO Middle School in?
MVAO Middle School is part of Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.