For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 315 students in 50521, IA.
The top-ranked public school in 50521, IA is Southeast Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 50521 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50521, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50521, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Valley Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30850 Paragon Ave.
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Gr: 5-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
50521, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30850 Paragon Ave. Po Box 49
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Gr: 7-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50521, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50521, IA include Southeast Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50521?
1 public schools are located in 50521.
What is the racial composition of students in 50521?
50521 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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