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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 52224

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At a glance

School

194

Students

Top rankedUnion Middle School66^th of 344 Iowa middle schools

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Newly ranked this year

Union Middle School

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Summary:

Located in zip code 52224, Union Middle School is the sole representative of middle schools in this area. However, this school stands out as a high-performing institution within the state of Iowa, consistently outperforming the state average in key academic areas such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency.

Union Middle School is part of the Union Community School District, which is ranked 43 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's statewide ranking has improved over time, moving from 160 out of 343 Iowa middle schools in 2015-2016 to 66 out of 344 in the 2024-2025 school year, with a 4-star rating. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for students.

Overall, Union Middle School appears to be a standout institution in the region, providing a high-quality education to its students and serving as a model for other middle schools in Iowa. The school's strong academic performance, positive trajectory, and supportive learning environment make it an attractive option for families in the 52224 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Middle School	Public	6-8	505 West	Dysart	52224	Tama County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 476-5100	194	16	12.1	27.8%	180 (92.8%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	72.8	66^th of 344 public middle schools	80.8%					(n/a)	79.4	95.2	88.1	70.6	81.0	88.1	88.1	$14,761	$210	$14,552

Cities Near Zip Code 52224

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dysart	0.26 mi	2	47^th
Traer	8.28 mi	2	347^th
La Porte City	11.37 mi	2	101^st
Keystone	12.75 mi	2
Vinton	14.4 mi	3	108^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.