For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 364 students in Spirit Lake, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Spirit Lake, IA is Spirit Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spirit Lake, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Spirit Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Spirit Lake, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spirit Lake Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Gr: 5-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Spirit Lake, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spirit Lake, IA include Spirit Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spirit Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Spirit Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Spirit Lake?
Spirit Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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