For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,464 students in Des Moines County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Des Moines County, IA are Mediapolis Middle School, Danville Junior-senior High School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Moines County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Des Moines County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Des Moines County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mediapolis Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Danville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4222
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4222
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Grades: 6-12
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Edward Stone Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Mason Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Grades: 7-8
| 471 students
Des Moines County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Des Moines County, IA include Mediapolis Middle School, Danville Junior-senior High School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Des Moines County?
4 public middle schools are located in Des Moines County.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines County?
Des Moines County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Des Moines County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Des Moines County include: Danville Junior-senior High School vs. West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School, Mediapolis Middle School vs. Edward Stone Middle School, Edward Stone Middle School vs. Mediapolis Middle School
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