Expo Alternative Learning Center

1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
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Bottom 50%
Serving 578 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Expo Alternative Learning Center's student population of 578 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1214 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
64%
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40%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Expo Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
63%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
36%
7%
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White
39%
71%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Expo Alternative Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-44%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Expo Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
578 students attend Expo Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Expo Alternative Learning Center students are White, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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