Serving 154 students in grades 5-6, Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 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 was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
How many students attend Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School?
154 students attend Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School offer ?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School part of?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School is part of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District.
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