For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 213 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in State Center, IA (2026)
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 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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