Serving 616 students in grades 5-6, Boulder Peak Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boulder Peak Intermediate School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boulder Peak Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Peak Intermediate School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
5%
7%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder Peak Intermediate School's ranking?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School is ranked #423 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
616 students attend Boulder Peak Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Boulder Peak Intermediate School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder Peak Intermediate School?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boulder Peak Intermediate School offer ?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Boulder Peak Intermediate School part of?
Boulder Peak Intermediate School is part of Linn-Mar Comm School District.
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