Boone Middle School

Summary:

Boone Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Boone Community School District in Boone, Iowa, with a student population of 582.

Boone Middle School has a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 39.18% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores, while generally below the state averages, show some strengths and weaknesses compared to nearby schools. In English Language Arts, Boone Middle School's 8th-grade proficiency rate (85.3%) is higher than the state average (77.5%) and several nearby schools. However, in Mathematics, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rate (72.5%) is lower than the state average (73.2%) and several high-performing nearby schools like Ballard Middle School (81.9%) and Woodward-Granger Middle School (85.1%). In Science, Boone Middle School's 8th-grade proficiency rate (65.3%) is similar to the state average (65.5%) but lower than some nearby schools like Woodward-Granger Middle School (81.1%) and Gilbert Middle School (91.7%).

Boone Middle School's performance is generally lower than the nearby high-performing schools, such as Ballard Middle School, Woodward-Granger Middle School, and Gilbert Middle School, which have significantly higher test scores, especially in Mathematics and Science, and serve student populations with lower free/reduced lunch rates. This suggests potential areas for improvement, and targeted interventions and support programs focused on these subject areas could help the school better serve its economically disadvantaged student population and improve overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1640 1st
       Boone, IA  50036


(515) 433-0020

District: Boone Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,674 Help


Students who attend Boone Middle School usually attend:

High:    Boone High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Compare Details Boone Middle School ranks worse than 63.5% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boone Middle School is $12,674.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Boone Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Boone Middle School 214th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Boone Middle School in the ranking list.)

Boone Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boone Community School District 183rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boone Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 40.01 248th 349 28.9%
2013 42.99 241st 350 31.1%
2014 36.96 246th 337 27.0%
2015 41.14 237th 349 32.1%
2016 32.09 265th 343 22.7%
2017 48.70 188th 327 42.5%
2018 41.30 215th 318 32.4%
2019 38.73 231st 342 32.5%
2021 28.53 262nd 324 19.1%
2022 30.00 263rd 337 22.0%
2023 42.11 223rd 334 33.2%
2024 45.67 214th 337 36.5%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Boone Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1989 309 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 311
1990 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1991 361 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1992 358 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1993 401 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1994 391 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1995 393 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 393 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 402 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 402 0 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 410
1999 406 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 396 1 2 2 7 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 415 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2002 430 6 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 430 6 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 428 4 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 374 7 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 345 7 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 346 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 342 6 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2009 337 6 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 633 9 4 20 3 0 13 0 682
2011 633 8 4 20 6 0 18 0 689
2012 592 8 4 28 6 0 16 0 654
2013 535 17 4 26 9 0 15 0 606
2014 537 17 3 37 9 0 18 0 621
2015 489 19 4 31 10 1 17 0 571
2016 470 21 4 22 9 0 27 0 553
2017 483 10 3 24 8 0 24 0 552
2018 507 7 4 26 4 0 30 0 578
2019 545 7 2 38 2 0 29 0 623
2020 551 10 1 41 2 0 30 0 635
2021 529 9 1 44 1 0 22 0 606
2022 502 11 1 48 4 1 19 0 586
2023 508 7 1 44 4 1 16 1 582

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boone Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 29.1 10.1 n/a
1989 311 28.3 10.9 16.4
1990 346 30.5 11.3 0
1991 362 26.8 13.5 13
1992 361 28.0 12.8 10
1993 404 29.5 13.7 8.7
1994 395 26.1 15.1 8.6
1995 397 29.1 13.6 8.6
1996 397 29.1 13.6 8.6
1997 409 33.1 12.4 9.3
1998 410 30.0 13.7 10.2
1999 412 33.0 12.5 16.5
2000 408 32.5 12.6 18.1
2001 420 32.5 12.9 24.3
2002 447 32.8 13.6 27.1
2003 447 32.8 13.6 27.1
2004 440 34.4 12.8 27
2005 389 32.0 12.2 31.9
2006 362 31.9 11.3 21
2007 357 30.8 11.6 28.3
2008 362 29.8 12.1 32
2009 359 8.1 44.3 35.1
2010 682 38.7 17.6 39
2011 689 46.0 14.9 41.7
2012 654 46.4 14.0 41.7
2013 606 43.6 13.8 37.6
2014 621 44.1 14.0 36.4
2015 571 46.0 12.4 40.5
2016 553 42.0 13.1 46.8
2017 552 43.9 12.5 45.8
2018 578 41.8 13.7 43.4
2019 623 38.9 15.9 49.9
2020 635 41.9 15.1 45.5
2021 606 41.6 14.5 39.8
2022 586 41.6 14.0 47.1
2023 582 41.7 13.9 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boone Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 29.1 10.1 n/a
1989 311 28.3 10.9 16.4
1990 346 30.5 11.3 0
1991 362 26.8 13.5 13
1992 361 28.0 12.8 10
1993 404 29.5 13.7 8.7
1994 395 26.1 15.1 8.6
1995 397 29.1 13.6 8.6
1996 397 29.1 13.6 8.6
1997 409 33.1 12.4 9.3
1998 410 30.0 13.7 10.2
1999 412 33.0 12.5 16.5
2000 408 32.5 12.6 18.1
2001 420 32.5 12.9 24.3
2002 447 32.8 13.6 27.1
2003 447 32.8 13.6 27.1
2004 440 34.4 12.8 27
2005 389 32.0 12.2 31.9
2006 362 31.9 11.3 21
2007 357 30.8 11.6 28.3
2008 362 29.8 12.1 32
2009 359 8.1 44.3 35.1
2010 682 38.7 17.6 39
2011 689 46.0 14.9 41.7
2012 654 46.4 14.0 41.7
2013 606 43.6 13.8 37.6
2014 621 44.1 14.0 36.4
2015 571 46.0 12.4 40.5
2016 553 42.0 13.1 46.8
2017 552 43.9 12.5 45.8
2018 578 41.8 13.7 43.4
2019 623 38.9 15.9 49.9
2020 635 41.9 15.1 45.5
2021 606 41.6 14.5 39.8
2022 586 41.6 14.0 47.1
2023 582 41.7 13.9 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Boone Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $334 (2.6%) $12,339 (97.4%) $12,674

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boone Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 231st of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 223rd of 334 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Middle School)42.761.2
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Community School District)42.761.2
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boone Middle School)36.763.6
 26.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Boone Community School District)36.763.6
 26.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Middle School)6959
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Community School District)6959
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Boone Middle School)53.259.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Boone Community School District)53.259.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Middle School)6677
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Community School District)6677
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Boone Middle School)68.661.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Boone Community School District)68.661.9
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Middle School)68.383.9
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Community School District)68.383.9
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Boone Middle School)68.371.4
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Boone Community School District)68.371.4
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students623582
 6.6%
African American77
American Indian24
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic3844
 15.8%
Pacific Islander01
White545508
 6.8%
Two or More Races2916
 44.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%39.2%
 10.7%


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Students at Boone Middle School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Boone Middle School ranks 214th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Boone Middle School usually go on to attend Boone High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended Boone Middle School.


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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.

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