For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 389 students in Union, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Union, IA is Bcluw Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Union have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Union, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bcluw Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 Commercial St
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Gr: 5-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Charter School
Charter School
607 Center Street
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Union, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Union, IA include Bcluw Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Union?
2 public middle schools are located in Union.
What is the racial composition of students in Union?
Union public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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