For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 134 students in 51240, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in 51240, IA is West Lyon Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 51240 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 51240, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51240, IA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lyon Junior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: 7-8
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 51240, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 51240, IA include West Lyon Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 51240?
1 public middle schools are located in 51240.
What is the racial composition of students in 51240?
51240 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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