For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 70 students in Ruthven, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Ruthven, IA is Ruthven-ayrshire High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruthven, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Ruthven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Ruthven, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruthven-ayrshire High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Washington St
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5212
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5212
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ruthven, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ruthven, IA include Ruthven-ayrshire High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ruthven?
1 public middle schools are located in Ruthven.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruthven?
Ruthven public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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