Serving 7 students in grades 9-12, Belmond-klemme Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belmond-klemme Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Belmond-klemme Alternative School's student population of 7 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belmond-klemme Alternative School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
43%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Belmond-klemme Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
7 students attend Belmond-klemme Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Belmond-klemme Alternative School students are Hispanic, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belmond-klemme Alternative School offer ?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belmond-klemme Alternative School part of?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School is part of Belmond-Klemme Comm School District.
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