Public middle schools in Iowa achieve an average math proficiency of 64% (2025).
The public middle schools with the highest math proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest math proficiency in Iowa is Denver Middle School with 90-94%.
Math Proficiency Range: 80%
92%
Avg. Math Proficiency: 84%
Top Math Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Iowa (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Denver Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Rank: #22.
Pella Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 7-8
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Lynnville-sully Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Treynor Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
102 E Main St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3181
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3181
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-8
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Gilbert Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Roland-story Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 5-8
206 S Main St
Roland, IA 50236
(515) 388-4348
Roland, IA 50236
(515) 388-4348
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Spirit Lake Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 5-8
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Grundy Center Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 5-8
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 6-8
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 5-8
525 Palisades Road Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Van Meter Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 6-8
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Ballard Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-8
509 N Main Ave
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2815
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2815
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-8
1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
North Polk Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-8
315 Ne 141st Ave.
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 7-8
3501 Wisconsin Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Sheldon Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 5-8
310 23rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-8
212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Waukee Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-7
905 S. Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Akron Westfield Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-8
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Bedford High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-12
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-8
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
West Hancock Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 5-8
423 E. 5th St.
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Cascade Junior-senior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 6-12
505 Johnson St Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 258-7114
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 258-7114
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Drexler Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 6-8
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9457
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9457
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Forest City Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 5-8
216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Summit Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 6-7
9500 Windsor Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Woodward-granger Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 6-8
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-4263
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-4263
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Adm Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 7-8
801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Hudson High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 7-12
245 S Washington
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4226
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4226
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Solon Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-8
1775 Racine Ave.
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-2381
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-2381
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rural Elementary School #2
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-8
1198 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
South Page Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-8
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
Rank: #35 - 4035. - 40.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 7-12
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Iowa average public middle schools math proficiency is 64%% for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the highest math proficiency in Iowa?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Iowa include Denver Middle School, Pella Middle School and Lynnville-sully Middle School.
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