Serving 219 students in grades 6-12, Boyer Valley Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boyer Valley Middle/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 196.2 square miles around Dunlap, IA. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boyer Valley Middle/high School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boyer Valley Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyer Valley Middle/high School is 0.17, 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
#835 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
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)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bulldog Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyer Valley Middle/high School's ranking?
Boyer Valley Middle/high School is ranked #835 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Boyer Valley Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Boyer Valley Middle/high School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Boyer Valley Middle/high School?
219 students attend Boyer Valley Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Boyer Valley Middle/high School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boyer Valley Middle/high School?
Boyer Valley Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boyer Valley Middle/high School offer ?
Boyer Valley Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boyer Valley Middle/high School part of?
Boyer Valley Middle/high School is part of Boyer Valley Comm School District.
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