For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,314 students in Bremer County, IA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Bremer County, IA are Denver Middle School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School and Janesville Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bremer County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Bremer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bremer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 5-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Janesville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Tripoli Middle/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 8th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bremer County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bremer County, IA include Denver Middle School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School and Janesville Junior-senior High School. Bremer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Bremer County?
4 public middle schools are located in Bremer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bremer County?
Bremer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bremer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bremer County include: Janesville Junior-senior High School vs. Denver Middle School, Denver Middle School vs. Janesville Junior-senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School vs. Denver Middle School
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.