For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 297 students in 50421, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 50421, IA is Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50421 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50421, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50421, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 50421, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 50421, IA include Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50421?
1 public middle schools are located in 50421.
What is the racial composition of students in 50421?
50421 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.