For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 843 students in 50588, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in 50588, IA is Storm Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50588 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50588, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50588, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Storm Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Grades: 5-8
| 843 students
50588, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E 7th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Grades: 2-4
| 122 students
310 Cayuga
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Grades: PK-4
| 254 students
Storm Lake Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1001 W 6th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Grades: K-4
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50588, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50588, IA include Storm Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50588?
1 public middle schools are located in 50588.
What is the racial composition of students in 50588?
50588 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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