How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ames Middle School | Boone Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ames, IA | Boone, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 586 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.0% | 26.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ames Middle School | Boone Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,278 | $12,410 |
| District | Ames Community School District | Boone Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ames Middle School | Boone Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 89.4% |
| African American | 10.0% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% | 5.3% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ames Middle School | Boone Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 358:1 | 586:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.8% | 19.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 47 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.