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Top 5 Best Marion County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,117 students in Marion County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, IA are Pella Middle School, Pleasantville Middle School and Knoxville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pella Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Grades: 7-8
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0528
Grades: 7-8
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Knoxville Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
413 Willetts Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Melcher-dallas High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
214 S Main
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Cedars Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2204 Highway G71
Bussey, IA 50044
(641) 944-5243
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
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Marion County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
614 East Washington St
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
614 E. Washington
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
214 S. Main Street
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
401 Main St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Grades: K-3
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, IA include Pella Middle School, Pleasantville Middle School and Knoxville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
5 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marion County include: Knoxville Middle School vs. Pella Middle School, Pella Middle School vs. Knoxville Middle School

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