For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,189 students in Marion County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, IA are Pella Middle School, Pleasantville Middle School and Knoxville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pella Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Grades: 7-8
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0528
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0528
Grades: 7-8
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Knoxville Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 N Lincoln
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Melcher-dallas High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 S Main
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Cedars Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2204 Highway G71
Bussey, IA 50044
(641) 944-5243
Bussey, IA 50044
(641) 944-5243
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
614 East Washington St
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Goal Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
614 E. Washington
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
214 S. Main Street
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
401 Main St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Grades: K-3
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, IA include Pella Middle School, Pleasantville Middle School and Knoxville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County, IA?
5 public middle schools are located in Marion County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, IA?
Marion County, IA public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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