For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 special education public middle school serving 112 students in Iowa.
The top-ranked special education public middle school in Iowa is Ruby Van Meter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa special education public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 71% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Iowa (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruby Van Meter
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public middle schools in Iowa?
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Iowa include Ruby Van Meter.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Iowa?
1 special education public middle schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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