Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School
258 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (GHV) Junior High is a public middle-level school located in Ventura, Iowa, serving students within the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured yet supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of a consolidated district, the junior high draws from the surrounding rural communities, fostering a tight-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on personalized learning and preparing students for the rigors of secondary education.
Beyond core academic instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a connection to the broader GHV district mission, the junior high strives to create a collaborative culture that values community involvement, technological literacy, and academic excellence. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s events, curriculum updates, and administrative news by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.ghvschools.org.
Beyond core academic instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a connection to the broader GHV district mission, the junior high strives to create a collaborative culture that values community involvement, technological literacy, and academic excellence. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s events, curriculum updates, and administrative news by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.ghvschools.org.
258
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 231 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White231 (89.5 %)
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Hispanic16 (6.2 %)
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Black5 (1.9 %)
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Two or More3 (1.2 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.8 %)
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Asian1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District |
| Phone: | (641)923-2831 |
| Website: | http://www.ghvschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 258 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 58 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
62
Grade 6
63
Grade 7
66
Grade 8
67
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 62 |
| Grade 6 | 63 |
| Grade 7 | 66 |
| Grade 8 | 67 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 137 | 53.1% |
| Male | 121 | 46.9% |