For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 843 students in 50588, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 50588, IA is Storm Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50588 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50588, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50588, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Storm Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Gr: 5-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
50588, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 E 7th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Gr: 2-4 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
310 Cayuga
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Gr: PK-4 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Storm Lake Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Gr: 9-12
1001 W 6th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Gr: K-4 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 50588, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 50588, IA include Storm Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50588?
1 public middle schools are located in 50588.
What is the racial composition of students in 50588?
50588 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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