For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 502 students in Spencer, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Spencer, IA is Spencer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Spencer, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Spencer, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Spencer, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Spencer, IA include Spencer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spencer?
1 public middle schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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