For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,171 students in Marshall County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, IA are West Marshall Middle School, East Marshall Middle School and B R Miller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marshall Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
East Marshall Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
B R Miller Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Grades: 7-8
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Marshall County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
204 W Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
325 3rd St
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Grades: 3-4
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, IA include West Marshall Middle School, East Marshall Middle School and B R Miller Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshall County?
4 public middle schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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