For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,025 students in 50703, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 50703, IA are George Washington Carver Academy and Expo Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 50703 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50703, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50703, IA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Gr: 6-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
50703, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Expo High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Gr: 9-12
1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50703, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50703, IA include George Washington Carver Academy and Expo Alternative Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 50703?
2 public middle schools are located in 50703.
What is the racial composition of students in 50703?
50703 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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