Top Rankings
Boone Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,955 students in Boone Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Boone Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,955 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Boone Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2000–2014. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,297 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,006 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$59 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,297
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,006
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Boone Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Crawford Street
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0860
Gr: 2-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Boone High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Boone Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 1st
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1805 Hancock Drive
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Gr: PK-1 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Boone Comm School District?
Boone Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,955 students.
What is the rank of Boone Comm School District?
Boone Comm School District is ranked #241 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boone Comm School District?
86% of Boone Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boone Comm School District?
Boone Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Boone Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,006 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
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