For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,050 students in Waukee, IA. The top ranked public middle schools in Waukee, IA are Waukee Middle School, Prairieview School and Timberline School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukee, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Waukee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waukee, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waukee Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 S. Warrior Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5177
Grades: 6-7
| 701 students
Rank: #22.
Prairieview School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Grades: 8-9
| 1,078 students
Rank: #33.
Timberline School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2605 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Grades: 8-9
| 918 students
Rank: #44.
South Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-3222
Grades: 6-7
| 913 students
Rank: n/an/a
1455 Nw Douglas Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Grades: 6-7
| 440 students
Waukee, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
430 Ashowrth Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waukee, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waukee, IA include Waukee Middle School, Prairieview School and Timberline School. Waukee has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Waukee?
5 public middle schools are located in Waukee.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukee?
Waukee public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Waukee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waukee include: South Middle School vs. Waukee Middle School, Waukee Middle School vs. South Middle School
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