For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,126 students in Ottumwa, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Ottumwa, IA is Evans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottumwa, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 69% statewide average). Middle schools in Ottumwa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
812 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: n/an/a
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Ottumwa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
608 East Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
907 Gateway Dr
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
438 Mckinley
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ottumwa, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ottumwa, IA include Evans Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ottumwa, IA?
2 public middle schools are located in Ottumwa, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottumwa, IA?
Ottumwa, IA public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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