For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 327 students in Rockwell City, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Rockwell City, IA is South Central Calhoun Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwell City, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockwell City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rockwell City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tonawanda Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Grades: 4-8
| 327 students
Rockwell City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Tonawanda Ave
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Grades: 4-8
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rockwell City, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rockwell City, IA include South Central Calhoun Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockwell City?
1 public middle schools are located in Rockwell City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwell City?
Rockwell City public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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