For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 330 students in 50436, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in 50436, IA is Forest City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50436 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50436, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50436, IA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
50436, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50436, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50436, IA include Forest City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50436?
1 public middle schools are located in 50436.
What is the racial composition of students in 50436?
50436 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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