For the 2025-26 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 Public Middle Schools in Des Moines County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Des Moines County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 29%
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 16%
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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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