Serving 445 students in grades 5-6, Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bondurant - Farrar Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 86.3 square miles around Bondurant, IA, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School's student population of 445 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School's ranking?
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School is ranked #426 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School often compared to?
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Middle School, Bondurant-farrar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School?
445 students attend Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School?
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School offer ?
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School part of?
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School is part of Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District.
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