Boone Middle School

Boone Middle School, located in Boone, Iowa, is a regular public middle school serving students from fifth through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 585 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, the school offers a supportive learning environment with 42 full-time equivalent teachers. Situated on the fringe of an urban area at 1640 1st St., Boone Middle School is well-positioned to provide its students with both community engagement and access to resources.

The school's academic performance, as measured by MySchoolScout, currently stands at a rating of 4.4 out of 10, placing it in the 27th percentile among Iowa schools. In terms of proficiency rates, 67% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, 63% in Math, and 64% in Science. While these scores suggest there is room for improvement, Boone Middle School continues to focus on student development and growth.

Boone Middle School sits in a town setting that offers its students opportunities beyond the classroom, fostering a sense of community and involvement.

While current test scores at Boone Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.