For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,118 students in Buena Vista County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista County, IA are Sioux Central Middle School, Newell-fonda Middle School and Storm Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Buena Vista County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buena Vista County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sioux Central Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Newell-fonda Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Storm Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista County, IA include Sioux Central Middle School, Newell-fonda Middle School and Storm Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buena Vista County?
3 public middle schools are located in Buena Vista County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista County?
Buena Vista County public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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