The top reported proficiency rate is 86% in Math. The lowest is 76% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Moville Elementary School
Moville Elementary School serves the small Woodbury County community of Moville, a primarily residential town roughly east of Sioux City along the U.S. 20 corridor. The town functions as a quiet bedroom community within the Sioux City metropolitan area, where most residents commute for employment. Civic life centers on the Main Street downtown, the Moville Community Center which houses the county library, and the Woodbury County Fairgrounds that host the annual fair and Moville Days. The school itself is part of the community fabric rather than a separated campus complex, and the grade span of prekindergarten through fifth grade means that families with elementary-aged children will find their schooling here, then transition to other district buildings for older grades. Population in Moville has grown gradually over the last two decades, and the town remains predominantly residential with modest annual growth.
The student body at Moville Elementary is predominantly white, with shares of Hispanic, multiracial, and Black students making up a small minority of the enrollment. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school's socioeconomic context above the mid-range in terms of economic need relative to the area. The school enrolls a moderate number of students across the elementary grades, with a distribution that suggests a stable flow of families with younger children. Data on special education identification and English learner status were not available in the records reviewed, so families with children who may need those services should inquire directly with the school about what supports are in place.
Academically, the results from the state's Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress paint a strong picture relative to county peers. In math, a very high share of students met or exceeded the proficiency standard. In English language arts, the proficiency rate remained well above the midpoint when compared to other districts in Woodbury County. Science results, drawn from a smaller tested cohort in the grades that take that assessment, also showed a high rate of students scoring at the proficient level. The overall proficiency index, which averages across all tested subjects, placed the school above the midpoint among county districts. These are the only year of test data available in the record, so there is no multi-year trend to examine, but first-year results suggest an academic environment that is performing well on the state's measures for elementary students.
Because Moville Elementary is a school serving only through grade five, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline was provided. Families considering this school should factor in the transition to the middle and high school levels under the same district, which would be part of the natural progression for students. The town's small size and limited street life outside of community events mean that after-school activities and peer environments will draw heavily from the same local population. The housing market in the Moville area reflects home values a bit above the state median, and like many smaller towns, most residents rely on personal vehicles for transportation. For a family looking for a small-town elementary school with strong state assessment results and a traditional community setting in western Iowa, Moville Elementary is a clear option to consider.
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