For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 701 students in 50644, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in 50644, IA is Independence Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50644 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50644, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50644, IA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-12
| 701 students
50644, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-8
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50644, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50644, IA include Independence Junior Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50644?
1 public middle schools are located in 50644.
What is the racial composition of students in 50644?
50644 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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