Best 50501 Iowa Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 765 students in 50501, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 50501, IA is Fort Dodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50501 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50501, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Dodge Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 50501, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 50501, IA include Fort Dodge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50501?
1 public middle schools are located in 50501.
What is the racial composition of students in 50501?
50501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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