For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 696 students in Waverly, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Waverly, IA is Waverly-shell Rock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waverly, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 5-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Waverly, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
195 20th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Gr: 5-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
215 3rd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Gr: K-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waverly, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waverly, IA include Waverly-shell Rock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waverly?
1 public middle schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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