For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 131 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 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50864, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50864, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Valley Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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