Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Bondurant - Farrar Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 67% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bondurant - Farrar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bondurant - Farrar Middle School's student population of 619 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bondurant - Farrar Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bondurant - Farrar Middle School is 0.24, 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
#361 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bondurant - Farrar Middle School's ranking?
Bondurant - Farrar Middle School is ranked #361 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bondurant - Farrar Middle School often compared to?
Bondurant - Farrar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Middle School, Goodrell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Bondurant - Farrar Middle School?
619 students attend Bondurant - Farrar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bondurant - Farrar Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bondurant - Farrar Middle School?
Bondurant - Farrar Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bondurant - Farrar Middle School offer ?
Bondurant - Farrar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bondurant - Farrar Middle School part of?
Bondurant - Farrar Middle School is part of Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District.
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