Garner-hayfield Middle School (Closed 2013)

1080 Division St
Garner, IA 50438
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Garner-hayfield Middle School serves 145 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
80-84%
76%
(11-12)
65-69%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Garner-hayfield Middle School?
145 students attend Garner-hayfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Garner-hayfield Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garner-hayfield Middle School?
Garner-hayfield Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garner-hayfield Middle School offer ?
Garner-hayfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Garner-hayfield Middle School part of?
Garner-hayfield Middle School is part of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District.

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