For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 812 students in Marshalltown, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshalltown, IA are B R Miller Middle School and Marshalltown Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshalltown, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshalltown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marshalltown, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B R Miller Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Gr: 7-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Marshalltown, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marshalltown, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshalltown, IA include B R Miller Middle School and Marshalltown Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshalltown?
2 public middle schools are located in Marshalltown.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshalltown?
Marshalltown public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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