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Best Story County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,993 students in Story County, IA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Story County, IA are Gilbert Middle School, Roland-story Middle School and Ballard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Story County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Story County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Story County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Roland-story Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 S Main St
Roland, IA 50236
(515) 388-4348
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ballard Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
509 N Main Ave
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2815
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1035 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2751
Gr: 5-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Colo-nesco Middle/high School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Gr: 5-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Ames Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3915 Mortensen Road
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 268-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Metcalf St.
Maxwell, IA 50161
(515) 387-1115
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Story County, IA

Story County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Colo-nesco Early Learning Center (Closed 2016)
400 Latrobe
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Gr: PK-K | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Colo-nesco Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
919 West St, 919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2284
Gr: 5-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center (Closed 2014)
400 Latrobe
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Gr: PK-2 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center (Closed 2014)
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Gr: PK-2 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Louise Crawford Elementary School (Closed 2006)
415 Stanton Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3755
Gr: K | 38 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Northwood Elementary School (Closed 2006)
601 28th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3780
Gr: K-6 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2006)
921 9th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3785
Gr: K-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Xcel High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1921 Ames High Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0635
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Story County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Story County, IA include Gilbert Middle School, Roland-story Middle School and Ballard Middle School. Story County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Story County?
7 public middle schools are located in Story County.
What is the racial composition of students in Story County?
Story County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Story County are often viewed compared to one another?

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