For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,320 students in Tama County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tama County, IA are Union Middle School, Gmg Secondary School and North Tama High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Tama County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tama County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 West
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Gmg Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
North Tama High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Walnut
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
South Tama County Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Green
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Gr: 5-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tama County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tama County, IA include Union Middle School, Gmg Secondary School and North Tama High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tama County?
5 public middle schools are located in Tama County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama County?
Tama County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tama County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tama County include: Meskwaki Settlement School vs. South Tama County Middle School, South Tama County Middle School vs. Meskwaki Settlement School
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