For the 2025 school year, there are 3 alternative public middle schools serving 887 students in Iowa.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Iowa are Woodward Academy, Mid City High School and Expo Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 71% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Iowa (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Gr: 5-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Gr: 6-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Iowa?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Iowa include Woodward Academy, Mid City High School and Expo Alternative Learning Center.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Iowa?
3 alternative public middle schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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