Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boyer Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boyer Valley Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dow City, IA, encompassing approximately 196.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 16.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boyer Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Boyer Valley Elementary School's student population of 208 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
208 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boyer Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyer Valley Elementary School is 0.24, which is less 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
#555 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Boyer Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Boyer Valley Elementary School is ranked #555 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Boyer Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Boyer Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadway Elementary School, Ar-we-va Elementary Community School, Denison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Boyer Valley Elementary School?
208 students attend Boyer Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Boyer Valley Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boyer Valley Elementary School?
Boyer Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boyer Valley Elementary School offer ?
Boyer Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boyer Valley Elementary School part of?
Boyer Valley Elementary School is part of Boyer Valley Comm School District.
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