Ballard Middle School

Ballard Middle School serves 409 students in grades 6-8 in Huxley, Iowa, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a ranking of 92nd out of 1,288 Iowa schools, placing it in the 93rd percentile, Ballard demonstrates exceptional academic achievement with 83% of students scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with 28 full-time equivalent teachers providing a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, allowing for more individualized attention.

This strong educational foundation has earned Ballard a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10, with particularly impressive academic performance reflected in its 9.1 out of 10 academic score. Ballard Middle School draws families from an educated and affluent community, where 57% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $120,882. The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 3.4%, with median home values of $286,700, reflecting the community's commitment to educational investment.

Located on North Main Avenue in the heart of Huxley, Ballard Middle School sits in a close-knit rural community of approximately 4,500 residents in Story County, offering students the benefits of small-town Iowa living while maintaining high academic standards.

Located in a rural area, Ballard Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.