For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 229 students in West Branch, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in West Branch, IA is West Branch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Branch, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in West Branch have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Branch, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W. Main St.
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
Gr: 5-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Branch, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Branch, IA include West Branch Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Branch?
1 public middle schools are located in West Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch?
West Branch public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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