DeSoto Intermediate School vs MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 231 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSoto Intermediate School
DeSoto · Public middle · Grades 5–6
337 students
MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School
Alton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
337 students
| Measure | DeSoto Intermediate School DeSoto, Iowa | MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School Alton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 239 | #36 of 239 |
| National rank | #937 of 15,369 | #708 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| city | DeSoto | Alton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 83.6).
- •MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 26.4%).
- •DeSoto Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeSoto Intermediate School better than MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School ranks higher (85.4 vs 83.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DeSoto Intermediate School and MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School?
About 231 km in a straight line, between DeSoto and Alton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Intermediate School: 337. MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Intermediate School and MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School rank in Iowa?
DeSoto Intermediate School is 53rd of 239 and MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School is 36th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).