For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,303 students in Tama County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tama County, IA are Union Middle School, Gmg Secondary School and North Tama High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Tama County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tama County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 West
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Gmg Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
North Tama High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Walnut
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
South Tama County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Green
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Grades: 5-8
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meskwaki Settlement School
Magnet School
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Grades: K-12
| 274 students
Tama County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Olive Street
Chelsea, IA 52215
(641) 489-2101
Chelsea, IA 52215
(641) 489-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
509 Washington St, 509 Washing
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2875
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2875
Grades: K-2
| 44 students
509 Washington St., 509 Washin
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2842
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2842
Grades: 5-8
| 149 students
Learning Connection Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2002 Orleans
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Partnership High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Grades: 3-5
| 333 students
806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Grades: PK-2
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tama County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tama County, IA include Union Middle School, Gmg Secondary School and North Tama High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tama County?
5 public middle schools are located in Tama County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama County?
Tama County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tama County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tama County include: Meskwaki Settlement School vs. South Tama County Middle School, South Tama County Middle School vs. Meskwaki Settlement School
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