Serving 609 students in grades 6-12, Expo Alternative Learning Center 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 20% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Expo Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Expo Alternative Learning Center's student population of 609 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Expo Alternative Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Expo Alternative Learning Center is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
37%
7%
White
38%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Expo Alternative Learning Center's ranking?
Expo Alternative Learning Center is ranked #1214 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Expo Alternative Learning Center often compared to?
Expo Alternative Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like East High School, West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Expo Alternative Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Expo Alternative Learning Center is 40-44%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Expo Alternative Learning Center?
609 students attend Expo Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Expo Alternative Learning Center students are White, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Expo Alternative Learning Center?
Expo Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Expo Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Expo Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Expo Alternative Learning Center part of?
Expo Alternative Learning Center is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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