For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 378 students in 50616, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 50616, IA is Charles City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 50616 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50616, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50616, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles City Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
50616, Iowa 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carrie Lane High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 North Jackson St.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
801 9th St
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 50616, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 50616, IA include Charles City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 50616?
1 public middle schools are located in 50616.
What is the racial composition of students in 50616?
50616 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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