For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 892 students in Urbandale, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Urbandale, IA is Urbandale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbandale, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Urbandale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Urbandale, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Urbandale Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Urbandale, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Urbandale, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Urbandale, IA include Urbandale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Urbandale?
1 public middle schools are located in Urbandale.
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale?
Urbandale public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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