For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 372 students in Manchester, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Manchester, IA is West Delaware Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Manchester, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Delaware Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 5-8
| 372 students
Manchester, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 E Howard St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Manchester, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Manchester, IA include West Delaware Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manchester?
1 public middle schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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