For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 803 students in Poweshiek County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Poweshiek County, IA are Montezuma Junior High School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poweshiek County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Poweshiek County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Poweshiek County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montezuma Junior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Grinnell Community Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 East Street S.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2750
Grades: 5-8
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 Jackson St
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Poweshiek County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
504 N 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Poweshiek County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Poweshiek County, IA include Montezuma Junior High School, Grinnell Community Middle School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Poweshiek County?
3 public middle schools are located in Poweshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poweshiek County?
Poweshiek 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).
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