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Boone Middle School

1640 1st, Boone, IA 50036Boone Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
582
Students
Total enrolled
$19,893
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 39% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 582 students in grades 05–08 in Boone, Iowa.
39% above average funding
District spends $19,893 per pupil, 39% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Boone Middle School is a large middle in Boone, Iowa, serving grades 05–08 with 582 students. The district invests $19,893 per student — 39% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Boone Middle School

582
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution260 male · 321 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 228 students
Student Composition
87%
8%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 190513000157

Academic Outcomes at Boone Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 79th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 50036

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,893Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,893
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,753
Student Support$3,780
Administration$2,387
Operations$2,984
Other$1,989
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,893 spent per student, an estimated $8,813 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
37%
State government
50.4%
Local (property tax)
37.2%
Federal programs
12.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,893/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Franklin Elementary SchoolPage Elementary SchoolLincoln Elementary School
↓
High School
Boone High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyBoone County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBoone Comm School District →
Phone: (515)433-0020
NCES ID: 190513000157
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Boone seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Boone Comm School District
High
Boone High School
711 students · 09–12
● 50 opp36% FRL
Elem
Franklin Elementary School
357 students · 02–04
● 50 opp41% FRL
Elem
Page Elementary School
198 students · PK–01
● 50 opp34% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
128 students · PK–01
● 50 opp49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1640 1st, Boone, IA 50036
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.