For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 206 students in State Center, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in State Center, IA is West Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
State Center, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in State Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 State Center, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Marshall Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in State Center, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in State Center, IA include West Marshall Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in State Center?
1 public middle schools are located in State Center.
What is the racial composition of students in State Center?
State Center public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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