Very Good
#298 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 23% in state
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Middle School · Linn-mar Comm School District · Marion, IA
A Linn-mar Comm School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3920 35th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
- Math 73% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boulder Peak Intermediate School score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 74% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Boulder Peak Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,463
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Hazel Point Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 5–6 | 2.5 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Harding Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Cedar Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Linn-mar Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boulder Peak Intermediate School is listed in Linn-Mar Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Boulder Peak Intermediate School is a public middle school in Marion, IA, part of Linn-mar Comm School District, serving approximately 646 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boulder Peak Intermediate School
What grades does Boulder Peak Intermediate School serve?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Peak Intermediate School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boulder Peak Intermediate School rank in IA?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School ranks #298 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Boulder Peak Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boulder Peak Intermediate School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Boulder Peak Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Boulder Peak Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boulder Peak Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Boulder Peak Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
31.4% of students at Boulder Peak Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 646
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (319) 447-3001
- Area population (ZIP 52302)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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