Serving 257 students in grades 5-8, Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School's ranking?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School is ranked #218 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School?
257 students attend Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School offer ?
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
