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Boyer Valley Middle/High School

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Boyer Valley Middle/High School ranks 197 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

197^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 42% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Boyer Valley Middle/High School is a public school serving 223 students in grades 6-12 in Dunlap, Iowa. It is part of the Boyer Valley Community School District, which is ranked 136 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Boyer Valley's strengths is its consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 96.6% in recent years. However, the school has faced challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools, ranging from 15.4% to 23.4%. Academically, Boyer Valley students generally perform at or above the state average in English Language Arts proficiency, with particularly strong 8th grade results. Math proficiency has been more mixed, with some grade levels exceeding state averages and others falling behind. Science proficiency has been solid, with 8th and 10th grade students scoring around 70% proficient or better.

Compared to nearby schools like Harlan High School and Logan-Magnolia Junior-Senior High School, Boyer Valley has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, ranging from a high of 4 stars to a low of 1 star in recent years. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism rates could be a key focus area for improvement.

219

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,318

Per pupil spending ?

42.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1102 Iowa Ave
Dunlap, IA 51529

(712) 643-2258

District: Boyer Valley Community School District

Feeder schools for Boyer Valley Middle/High School:

Elementary:

Boyer Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Iowa average (82% vs 89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Iowa avg72%

Middle school

117^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 38 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

197^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

136^th of 313Boyer Valley Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	65.3	117 of 344	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.0	49 of 337	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	54.3	177 of 334	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.6	202 of 337	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.3	220 of 324	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.5	203 of 342	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.7	240 of 318	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	51.4	175 of 327	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.7	251 of 343	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	38.2	250 of 349	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	50.8	187 of 337	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.4	263 of 350	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.8	237 of 349	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	50.5	197 of 340	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.7	148 of 338	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.5	124 of 336	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	22.6	278 of 332	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.9	211 of 327	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.8	230 of 327	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.7	201 of 320	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	72.0	85 of 325	73.8%	★★★★☆
2016	55.8	153 of 320	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.1	222 of 324	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.9	166 of 322	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.4	246 of 351	29.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	45.6	241 of 351	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+5 vs state

Mathematics71%~ state avg

Science71%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)							ISASP Mathematics (2025)							ISASP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boyer Valley Middle/High School	Public	6-12	1102 Iowa Ave	Dunlap	51529	Harrison County	Boyer Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 643-2258	219	18	12.5	42.9%	200 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	50.5	197^th of 340 public high schools	42.1%		59.7	148^th of 338 public high schools	56.2%	49		76.9	85.7	88.0	79.4	69.4	81.8		69.2	82.1	84.0	58.8	70.3	66.7		76.0	66.7	$14,318	$543	$13,775
Woodbine High School	Public	5-12	501 Weare St	Woodbine	51579	Harrison County	Woodbine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 647-2227	303	21	14.7	32.3%	285 (94.1%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	28	281^st of 340 public high schools	17.4%		37.6	247^th of 338 public high schools	26.9%	34	71.0	64.5	83.9	75.0	60.5	62.2	51.1	67.7	77.4	61.3	81.3	65.8	68.9	44.4	67.7	62.5	66.7	$15,588	$209	$15,379
Logan-Magnolia Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1200 N 2nd Ave	Logan	51546	Harrison County	Logan-Magnolia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 644-2250	294	21	13.7	26.5%	279 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	78.5	40^th of 340 public high schools	88.2%		79.9	32^nd of 338 public high schools	90.5%	8			86.8	82.7	83.0	87.5	78.4			84.6	76.9	80.9	83.9	80.4		76.9	82.1	$11,820	$85	$11,735
Denison High School	Public	9-12	819 N 16th St	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 263-3101	777	43	17.9	64.4%	236 (30.4%)	25 (3.2%)	493 (63.4%)	14 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	57.2	165^th of 340 public high schools	51.5%		59.7	149^th of 338 public high schools	55.9%	16					81.2	77.1	77.6					59.4	71.8	79.7			63.8	$12,297	$313	$11,984
Harlan High School	Public	9-12	2102 Durant	Harlan	51537	Shelby County	Harlan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 755-3101	486	35	13.8	28.6%	422 (86.8%)	5 (1.0%)	46 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	68.8	97^th of 340 public high schools	71.5%		68.8	98^th of 338 public high schools	71.0%	1					83.6	78.1	82.7					72.4	77.2	79.1			71.9	$15,572	$187	$15,385

Frequently Asked Questions about Boyer Valley Middle/High School

What schools feed into Boyer Valley Middle/High School?

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

Elementary : Boyer Valley Elementary School

What district is Boyer Valley Middle/High School in?

Boyer Valley Community School District

How many students attend Boyer Valley Middle/High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 219 students attended Boyer Valley Middle/High School.

What is the racial makeup of Boyer Valley Middle/High School?

Students at Boyer Valley Middle/High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Boyer Valley Middle/High School a good school?

Boyer Valley Middle/High School ranks 197^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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