MVAO Middle School

Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
110 W Division
Anthon, IA 51004
128 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
MVAO Middle School, located in Anthon, Iowa, is a key component of the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering both academic growth and personal development within a small-town educational environment. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging active participation in the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for student engagement, reflecting the district’s broader mission to provide quality education to students across its service area. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families and community members, providing resources and updates regarding student life, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. As part of a consolidated district, MVAO Middle School plays a central role in cultivating a sense of school pride and educational continuity for the youth of Anthon and the surrounding region.
128
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    116 (90.6 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
Phone: (712)373-5244
Website: http://www.mvaoschool.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 38
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 44
Gender Ratio