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Boyer Valley Middle/High School

Summary:

Boyer Valley Middle/High School is a public school located in Dunlap, Iowa, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 220 students. The school is part of the Boyer Valley Community School District, which is ranked 87 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boyer Valley Middle/High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state in English Language Arts (up to 89.7% vs. 77.5%) and Mathematics (up to 93.1% vs. 73.2%). The school's performance has been relatively stable over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 85 to 278 out of 320-338 Iowa high schools. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of students from racial/ethnic minority backgrounds, with around 90% of students identifying as White. Additionally, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Boyer Valley Middle/High School has been steadily increasing, reaching 40.45% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Comparing Boyer Valley Middle/High School to nearby schools, Harlan High School and Logan-Magnolia Junior-Senior High School both outperform Boyer Valley Middle/High School on ISASP tests and have higher statewide rankings, despite similar racial compositions. Denison High School, on the other hand, has a much more diverse student population with a majority Hispanic enrollment, and its academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below Boyer Valley Middle/High School. Woodbine High School, located closer to Boyer Valley Middle/High School, has a similar racial makeup but lower academic performance and a lower statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1102 Iowa Ave
       Dunlap, IA  51529

(712) 643-2258

District: Boyer Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,318 Help


Feeder schools for Boyer Valley Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Boyer Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Hispanic:
7.7%
Two or more races:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Boyer Valley Middle/High School ranks better than 85.5% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Boyer Valley Middle/High School ranks better than 56.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (7.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boyer Valley Middle/High School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyer Valley Middle/High School is $14,318.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Boyer Valley Middle/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Boyer Valley Middle/High School 49th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Boyer Valley Middle/High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Boyer Valley Middle/High School 148th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Boyer Valley Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Boyer Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyer Valley Community School District 87th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boyer Valley Middle/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 41.84 237th 349 32.1%
2013 37.37 263rd 350 24.9%
2014 50.84 187th 337 44.5%
2015 38.20 250th 349 28.4%
2016 35.72 251st 343 26.8%
2017 51.44 175th 327 46.5%
2018 34.67 240th 318 24.5%
2019 47.47 203rd 342 40.6%
2021 41.33 220th 324 32.1%
2022 46.60 202nd 337 40.1%
2023 54.29 177th 334 47.0%
2024 77.01 49th 337 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Boyer Valley Middle/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 45.63 241st 351 31.3%
2013 44.36 246th 351 29.9%
2014 54.93 166th 322 48.4%
2015 44.08 222nd 324 31.5%
2016 55.84 153rd 320 52.2%
2017 71.97 85th 325 73.8%
2018 48.67 201st 320 37.2%
2019 39.83 230th 327 29.7%
2021 42.90 211th 327 35.5%
2022 22.64 278th 332 16.3%
2023 62.49 124th 336 63.1%
2024 59.75 148th 338 56.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Boyer Valley Middle/High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Boyer Valley Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 220 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1989 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1990 220 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1991 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1992 202 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1993 190 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1994 191 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1995 198 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1996 198 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1997 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1998 242 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1999 231 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 238 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 228 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 341 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 341 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 339 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 310 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2006 289 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2007 284 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2008 254 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 233 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2010 222 0 0 16 0 0 6 0 244
2011 214 0 0 14 0 0 6 0 234
2012 207 0 0 9 0 0 7 0 223
2013 213 2 0 7 0 0 8 0 230
2014 213 2 0 14 0 0 9 0 238
2015 225 1 0 16 0 0 11 0 253
2016 227 1 0 11 0 0 11 0 250
2017 247 1 0 12 2 0 8 0 270
2018 215 1 0 9 2 0 8 0 235
2019 193 1 0 15 2 0 8 0 219
2020 199 1 0 12 1 0 7 0 220
2021 196 0 0 14 0 0 8 0 218
2022 201 0 0 16 0 0 7 0 224
2023 198 0 0 17 0 0 5 0 220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boyer Valley Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 220 14.0 15.7 45
1989 206 1.4 147.1 19.4
1990 220 18.0 12.2 0
1991 229 19.0 12.0 16.2
1992 204 18.0 11.3 22.1
1993 191 18.0 10.6 23
1994 192 17.8 10.8 25.5
1995 199 16.9 11.8 31.2
1996 199 16.9 11.8 31.2
1997 197 18.4 10.7 22.3
1998 247 20.1 12.3 26.3
1999 235 21.6 10.9 34
2000 244 20.4 12.0 32.8
2001 229 21.6 10.6 34.1
2002 344 30.0 11.5 31.4
2003 344 30.0 11.5 31.4
2004 347 29.0 12.0 35.4
2005 317 27.1 11.7 34.4
2006 299 24.6 12.2 31.1
2007 294 25.8 11.4 32.3
2008 267 25.0 10.7 35.6
2009 242 23.0 10.5 26
2010 244 20.8 11.7 32
2011 234 17.9 13.0 39.7
2012 223 18.9 11.7 35
2013 230 20.5 11.2 35.7
2014 238 18.6 12.7 36.6
2015 253 20.0 12.6 36
2016 250 20.0 12.5 36.4
2017 270 19.9 13.5 34.4
2018 235 19.3 12.1 36.6
2019 219 19.6 11.1 42.9
2020 220 20.3 10.8 46.8
2021 218 21.5 10.1 35.3
2022 224 18.7 11.9 36.2
2023 220 15.3 14.3 40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boyer Valley Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 220 14.0 15.7 45
1989 206 1.4 147.1 19.4
1990 220 18.0 12.2 0
1991 229 19.0 12.0 16.2
1992 204 18.0 11.3 22.1
1993 191 18.0 10.6 23
1994 192 17.8 10.8 25.5
1995 199 16.9 11.8 31.2
1996 199 16.9 11.8 31.2
1997 197 18.4 10.7 22.3
1998 247 20.1 12.3 26.3
1999 235 21.6 10.9 34
2000 244 20.4 12.0 32.8
2001 229 21.6 10.6 34.1
2002 344 30.0 11.5 31.4
2003 344 30.0 11.5 31.4
2004 347 29.0 12.0 35.4
2005 317 27.1 11.7 34.4
2006 299 24.6 12.2 31.1
2007 294 25.8 11.4 32.3
2008 267 25.0 10.7 35.6
2009 242 23.0 10.5 26
2010 244 20.8 11.7 32
2011 234 17.9 13.0 39.7
2012 223 18.9 11.7 35
2013 230 20.5 11.2 35.7
2014 238 18.6 12.7 36.6
2015 253 20.0 12.6 36
2016 250 20.0 12.5 36.4
2017 270 19.9 13.5 34.4
2018 235 19.3 12.1 36.6
2019 219 19.6 11.1 42.9
2020 220 20.3 10.8 46.8
2021 218 21.5 10.1 35.3
2022 224 18.7 11.9 36.2
2023 220 15.3 14.3 40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boyer Valley Middle/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $543 (3.8%) $13,775 (96.2%) $14,318

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyer Valley Middle/High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 177th of 334 Middle schools
 6.4%
Ranks 230th of 327 High schoolsRanks 124th of 336 High schools
 33.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)64.353.8
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Community School District)64.353.8
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)78.669.2
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Community School District)78.669.2
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)8089.7
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Community School District)8089.7
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)86.796.6
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Community School District)86.796.6
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)51.667.7
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Community School District)51.667.7
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)51.674.2
 22.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Community School District)51.674.2
 22.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)64.977.4
 12.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Community School District)64.977.4
 12.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)62.271
 8.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Community School District)62.271
 8.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)6978.1
 9.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Boyer Valley Community School District)6978.1
 9.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Middle/High School)72.465.6
 6.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Boyer Valley Community School District)72.465.6
 6.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students219220
 0.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1517
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White193198
 2.6%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%40.5%
 2.5%

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Boyer Valley Middle/High School ranks 148th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Boyer Valley Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Boyer Valley Elementary School

Students at Boyer Valley Middle/High School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Boyer Valley Middle/High School.


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