For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 240 students in 51005, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in 51005, IA is Alta-aurelia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 51005 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 51005, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51005, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta-aurelia Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: 5-8
| 240 students
51005, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 51005, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 51005, IA include Alta-aurelia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 51005?
1 public middle schools are located in 51005.
What is the racial composition of students in 51005?
51005 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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