For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,763 students in 52302, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 52302, IA are Oak Ridge Middle School, Excelsior Middle School and Vernon 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 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52302, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Middle 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
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Middle 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
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Vernon Middle 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
| 621 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
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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 Middle School, Excelsior Middle School and Vernon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 52302?
3 public middle schools are located in 52302.
What is the racial composition of students in 52302?
52302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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