Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School

Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School serves 257 students in grades 5-8 in the rural community of Garner, Iowa. This public middle school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 with 17 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking 236th out of 1,288 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile.

Students consistently perform well on state assessments, with 85% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 75% meeting or exceeding standards in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to solid academic instruction across all grade levels. Located in Hancock County, the school serves a community where the median household income is $70,000 and the poverty rate stands at 10.8%.

The area has a median home value of $160,100, with 23% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School operates in Iowa's rural landscape, providing quality middle school education to families in this close-knit agricultural community of nearly 4,000 residents.

Located in a rural area, Garner-hayfield-ventura 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.