For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 135 students in Villisca, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Villisca, IA is Southwest Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Villisca, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Villisca have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Villisca, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Valley Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 East Third Street
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Villisca, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Villisca, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Villisca, IA include Southwest Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Villisca?
1 public middle schools are located in Villisca.
What is the racial composition of students in Villisca?
Villisca public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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