For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,464 students in Des Moines County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Des Moines County, IA are Mediapolis Middle School, Danville Junior-senior High School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Moines County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Des Moines County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Des Moines County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mediapolis Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Danville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4222
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4222
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Edward Stone Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Mason Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Gr: 7-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Des Moines County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 29%
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 16%
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Des Moines County, IA include Mediapolis Middle School, Danville Junior-senior High School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Des Moines County?
4 public middle schools are located in Des Moines County.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines County?
Des Moines County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Des Moines County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Des Moines County include: Danville Junior-senior High School vs. West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School, Mediapolis Middle School vs. Edward Stone Middle School, Edward Stone Middle School vs. Mediapolis Middle School
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