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Boyden-hull Elementary School vs. Rock Valley Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Boyden-hull Elementary School
818 Lincoln St.
Boyden, IA 51234
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Rock Valley Elementary School
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Boyden-hull Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boyden-hull Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Valley Elementary 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 70% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
322 students
386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boyden-hull Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rock Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boyden-hull Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rock Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boyden-hull Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rock Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boyden-hull Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rock Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rock Valley Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#360 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
#661 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boyden-hull Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rock Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boyden-hull Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rock Valley Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boyden-hull Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rock Valley Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boyden-hull Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rock Valley Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Boyden-hull Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rock Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
-
Kindergarten Students
58
58
Grade 1 Students
39
59
Grade 2 Students
39
65
Grade 3 Students
37
73
Grade 4 Students
44
60
Grade 5 Students
35
71
Grade 6 Students
35
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boyden-hull Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rock Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rock Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boyden-hull Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rock Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rock Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boyden-hull Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rock Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rock Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
66%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boyden-hull Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rock Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rock Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boyden-hull Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rock Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rock Valley Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boyden-hull Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rock Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rock Valley Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boyden-hull Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rock Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rock Valley Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boyden-hull Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boyden-Hull Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rock Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rock Valley Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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