For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 235 students in Van Horne, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Van Horne, IA is Benton Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Horne, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Van Horne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Van Horne, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Community Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Van Horne, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Van Horne, IA include Benton Community Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Van Horne?
1 public middle schools are located in Van Horne.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Horne?
Van Horne public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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