For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 8,200 students in Linn County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Linn County, IA are Mount Vernon Middle School, Lisbon Middle School and Center Point-urbana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Linn County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Palisades Road Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6254
Grades: 5-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Lisbon Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 W School St
Lisbon, IA 52253
(319) 455-2106
Lisbon, IA 52253
(319) 455-2106
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Center Point-urbana Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
613 Summit Street
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
North-linn Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA 52344
(319) 224-3291
Troy Mills, IA 52344
(319) 224-3291
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Ridge School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4901 Alburnett Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Grades: 7-8
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Learning Center (Hsap)
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Excelsior Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3555 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
Rank: #88.
Springville Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Academy St
Springville, IA 52336
(319) 854-6196
Springville, IA 52336
(319) 854-6196
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #99.
Prairie Point
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Grades: 7-9
| 1,338 students
Rank: #1010.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #1111.
Alburnett Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Roosevelt Street
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2263
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2263
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Rank: #1212.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #1313.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 4th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401
Grades: 5-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1414.
Central City High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #1515.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #1616.
Mckinley Steam Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #1717.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #1818.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1919.
Prairie Edge
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #2020.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Egewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3986
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3986
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2500 Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
408 East Linn St
Coggon, IA 52218
(319) 435-2396
Coggon, IA 52218
(319) 435-2396
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Grades: PK-2
| 168 students
3200 Pioneer Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Grades: PK-K
| 278 students
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Taft Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Linn County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Linn County, IA include Mount Vernon Middle School, Lisbon Middle School and Center Point-urbana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Linn County, IA?
20 public middle schools are located in Linn County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County, IA?
Linn County, IA public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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