Best 51442 Iowa Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 490 students in 51442, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 51442, IA is Denison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 51442 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 51442, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51442, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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51442, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 51442, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 51442, IA include Denison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 51442?
1 public middle schools are located in 51442.
What is the racial composition of students in 51442?
51442 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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