For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 490 students in 51442, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in 51442, IA is Denison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 51442 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 51442, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51442, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
51442, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 51442, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 51442, IA include Denison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 51442?
1 public middle schools are located in 51442.
What is the racial composition of students in 51442?
51442 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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