For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,112 students in Altoona, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Altoona, IA is Southeast Polk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altoona, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Altoona, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Polk Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Falcon Drive
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-5533
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-5533
Gr: 6-7 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Altoona, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1301 First Ave N
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 957-8811
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 957-8811
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Altoona, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Altoona, IA include Southeast Polk Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Altoona?
1 public middle schools are located in Altoona.
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?
Altoona public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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