Algona Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Algona, Iowa 50511 · Algona Comm School District
#123 of 239 middle schools in Iowa
#2001 of 15,369 nationally
About Algona Middle School
Algona Middle School is a public middle located in Algona, in the Algona Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 419 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 123rd of 239 ranked middle schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 419.
There are 5 schools in Algona; Algona Middle School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Algona Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Algona Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Algona High School
Algona · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students · 0 m away
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Algona · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
226 students · 376 m away
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Algona · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
283 students · 899 m away
Bryant Elementary School
Algona · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
197 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Ballard Middle School
Huxley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
Grinnell Community Middle School
Grinnell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
420 students
Wilson Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
Mid-Prairie Middle School
Kalona · Public middle · Grades 5–8
415 students
Mount Vernon Middle School
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
425 students
South Tama County Middle School
Toledo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Algona Middle School a good school?
Algona Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 76.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #123 of 239 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Algona Middle School rank in Iowa?
Algona Middle School ranks #123 of 239 middle schools in Iowa and #2001 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Algona Middle School?
Algona Middle School had 419 students in 2025.
Is Algona Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Algona Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Algona Middle School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Algona Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.