Top 5 Best Iowa Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 3,936 students in Iowa.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Iowa are Maquoketa Valley Middle School, Grundy Center Middle School and Vinton-shellsburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Iowa Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Grundy Center Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Grades: 5-8
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
Math: 83% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Peet Junior High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
525 E Seerley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Grades: 7-9
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9500 Windsor Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Grades: 6-7
| 1,121 students
Rank: #66.
Westside Junior-senior High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4312
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Rank: #77.
Spencer Middle School
Math: 77% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #88.
Stilwell Junior High School
Math: 67% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Vine St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 715 students
Rank: #99.
Whiting Senior High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Iowa?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Iowa include Maquoketa Valley Middle School, Grundy Center Middle School and Vinton-shellsburg Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Iowa?
9 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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