Summary:
The Boyer Valley Community School District in Iowa has one elementary school, Boyer Valley Elementary School, which serves students from preschool through 5th grade. Despite serving a student population with a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 35.78%, Boyer Valley Elementary School has consistently outperformed the state averages on standardized tests, making it a standout school within the district and the state of Iowa.
Boyer Valley Elementary School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates were 76.9%, 92.9%, and 69.6%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 67.9%, 76%, and 69.8%. Similarly, in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 80.8%, 78.6%, and 82.6%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 75.8%, 74.3%, and 71.5%. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 65.2% also exceeds the state average of 64.2%.
Furthermore, Boyer Valley Elementary School's statewide ranking has improved over time, moving from 398 out of 599 Iowa elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 193 out of 576 in 2024-2025, indicating steady progress. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10.8 is lower than the state average, suggesting a relatively small class size. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% is higher than the state's desired target of 10% or less, which could be an area for improvement.
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