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Best Ames Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,032 students in Ames, IA.

The top-ranked public middle school in Ames, IA is Ames Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ames, IA public middle school have an score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Ames have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ames, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ames Middle School

(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
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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%

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Ames, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ames, IA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Ames, IA include Ames Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Ames?

1 public middle schools are located in Ames.

What is the racial composition of students in Ames?

Ames public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).