Top 10 Best Science Proficiency Public Schools in Iowa (2024-25)

Public schools in Iowa achieve an average science proficiency of 63% (2024-25).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in Iowa is Denver Middle School with ≥95%.
Science Proficiency Range: 86% 95% Avg. Science Proficiency: 89%

Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in Iowa (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Denver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Gilbert High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Hopewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-6
3900 Hopewell Ave
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
North Polk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
315 Ne 141st Ave.
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Pella High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
212 E University St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Pella Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 7-8
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Pleasant View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-6
6333 Crow Creek Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5575
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Van Meter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Wickham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-6
601 Oakdale Blvd
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1175
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Hospers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-5
201 4th Ave S
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 6-8
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
St. Ansgar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 6-8
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Woodbury Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 6-8
408 S 4th St
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Aplington-parkersburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Cowles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-8
6401 College Ave
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Crocker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
2910 Sw Applewood St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9710
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Decorah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Gilbert Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 3-5
103 Mathews Dr
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3748
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Gilbert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Jefferson Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 4-6
801 E 13th St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
100 Tara Way
Lawton, IA 51030
(712) 944-5181
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Mediapolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Shuler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
16400 Douglas Parkway
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8597
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Sioux Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Treynor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
102 E Main St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3804
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Underwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
629 North Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Van Meter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
West Lyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Rank: #14 - 3414. - 34.
Woodward-granger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-4263
Rank: #3535.
North Scott Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 7-8
502 S 5th St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8272
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average public schools science proficiency?
The Iowa average public schools science proficiency is 63%% for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in Iowa?
The best top ranked public schools in Iowa include Denver Middle School, Gilbert High School and Hopewell Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in Iowa?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Iowa is Gilbert High School, with a value of 90-94%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Denver Middle School, with a value of ≥95%.

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