Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boyden-hull Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boyden-Hull Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Boyden school district, covering approximately 108.4 square miles around Boyden, IA. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 11.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boyden-hull Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Boyden-hull Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boyden-hull Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyden-hull Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyden-hull Elementary School's ranking?
Boyden-hull Elementary School is ranked #360 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Boyden-hull Elementary School often compared to?
Boyden-hull Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School, Hawarden Elementary School, Rock Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Boyden-hull Elementary School?
322 students attend Boyden-hull Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Boyden-hull Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boyden-hull Elementary School?
Boyden-hull Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boyden-hull Elementary School offer ?
Boyden-hull Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boyden-hull Elementary School part of?
Boyden-hull Elementary School is part of Boyden-Hull Comm School District.
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