For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 545 students in 50401, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 50401, IA are John Adams Middle School and Mason City Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 50401 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 50401, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50401, IA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 S Illinois Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4420
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4420
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Mason City Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4401
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4401
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
50401, Iowa 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2620 South Jefferson Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4413
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4413
Gr: PK
1625 South Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Gr: 6-8
700 North Washington Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4418
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4418
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 50401, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 50401, IA include John Adams Middle School and Mason City Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 50401?
2 public middle schools are located in 50401.
What is the racial composition of students in 50401?
50401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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