Boone Middle School

Boone Comm School District
1640 1st
Boone, IA 50036
586 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Boone Middle School, located at 1640 1st Street in Boone, Iowa, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Boone Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its students, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that bridges the transition from elementary to high school. By fostering a culture of community and high expectations, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for creative and physical development. Through its digital presence, the school keeps families informed about important resources, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies, emphasizing the importance of school-home communication. Ultimately, Boone Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens by offering a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices.
586
Total Students
41.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    523 (89.4%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.1%)
  • Black
    6 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Boone Comm School District
Phone: (515)433-0020
Website: http://www.boonecsd.org/o/bms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 132
Grade 6 144
Grade 7 143
Grade 8 167
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ogden Middle School
Ogden Comm School District
158 Students
732 W. Division St.
Ogden, IA 50212 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th