For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,171 students in Marshall County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, IA are West Marshall Middle School, East Marshall Middle School and B R Miller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Marshall Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
East Marshall Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
B R Miller Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Gr: 7-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, IA include West Marshall Middle School, East Marshall Middle School and B R Miller Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshall County?
4 public middle schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marshall County include: B R Miller Middle School vs. West Marshall Middle School, West Marshall Middle School vs. B R Miller Middle School
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