For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 86 students in Winthrop, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Winthrop, IA is East Buchanan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winthrop, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Winthrop have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Winthrop, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Winthrop, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
414 5th St North Po Box 40
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winthrop, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winthrop, IA include East Buchanan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winthrop?
1 public middle schools are located in Winthrop.
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop?
Winthrop public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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