For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 291 students in Creston, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Creston, IA is Creston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Creston, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Creston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Creston, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Creston, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
801 North Elm
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Grades: 4-5
| 186 students
501 N Cherry St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Grades: 3
| 108 students
1001 W Jefferson St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Grades: 1-2
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Creston, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Creston, IA include Creston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Creston?
1 public middle schools are located in Creston.
What is the racial composition of students in Creston?
Creston public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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