For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,107 students in Story County, IA. The top ranked public middle schools in Story County, IA are Gilbert Middle School, Ballard Middle School and Roland-story Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Story County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Middle schools in Story County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Story County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Ballard Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
509 N Main Ave
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2815
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2815
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Roland-story Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 S Main St
Roland, IA 50236
(515) 388-4348
Roland, IA 50236
(515) 388-4348
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Colo-nesco Middle/high School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Grades: 5-12
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Ames Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3915 Mortensen Road
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #66.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Metcalf St.
Maxwell, IA 50161
(515) 387-1115
Maxwell, IA 50161
(515) 387-1115
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Story County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Latrobe
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
919 West St, 919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2284
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2284
Grades: 5-6
| 66 students
400 Latrobe
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Grades: PK-2
| 53 students
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Grades: PK-2
| 70 students
415 Stanton Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3755
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3755
Grades: K
| 38 students
601 28th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3780
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3780
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
921 9th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3785
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3785
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
Xcel High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1921 Ames High Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0635
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0635
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Story County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Story County, IA include Gilbert Middle School, Ballard Middle School and Roland-story Middle School. Story County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Story County, IA?
7 public middle schools are located in Story County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Story County, IA?
Story County, IA public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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