For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 135 students in 50864, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in 50864, IA is Southwest Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50864 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50864, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50864, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Valley Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 East Third Street
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
50864, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50864, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50864, IA include Southwest Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50864?
1 public middle schools are located in 50864.
What is the racial composition of students in 50864?
50864 public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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