For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,811 students in 52302, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 52302, IA are Oak Ridge School, Emerson Learning Center (Hsap) and Excelsior Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 52302 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52302, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52302, IA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4901 Alburnett Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Grades: 7-8
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Learning Center (Hsap)
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3555 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Grades: 7-8
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Vernon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 4th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Grades: 5-8
| 668 students
52302, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Grades: PK-2
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 52302, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 52302, IA include Oak Ridge School, Emerson Learning Center (Hsap) and Excelsior Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 52302?
4 public middle schools are located in 52302.
What is the racial composition of students in 52302?
52302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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