For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,431 students in Muscatine County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Muscatine County, IA are Wilton Jr-sr High School, West Liberty Middle School and Susan Clark Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscatine County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Muscatine County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Muscatine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Grades: 7-12
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
West Liberty Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Susan Clark Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Grades: 7-8
| 599 students
Muscatine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 Cedar St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7784
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7784
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1409 Wisconsin St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6079
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6079
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
610 Maiden Lane
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
111 W 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Grades: K-2
| 286 students
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Muscatine County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Muscatine County, IA include Wilton Jr-sr High School, West Liberty Middle School and Susan Clark Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Muscatine County?
3 public middle schools are located in Muscatine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine County?
Muscatine County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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