For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 436 students in 52101, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in 52101, IA is Decorah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 52101 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52101, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52101, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decorah Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Grades: 5-8
| 436 students
52101, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 52101, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 52101, IA include Decorah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 52101?
1 public middle schools are located in 52101.
What is the racial composition of students in 52101?
52101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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