Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Fort Madison 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
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 79% IA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Madison Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Fort Madison Alternative School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fort Madison Alternative School?
37 students attend Fort Madison Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fort Madison Alternative School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Madison Alternative School?
Fort Madison Alternative School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Madison Alternative School offer ?
Fort Madison Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fort Madison Alternative School part of?
Fort Madison Alternative School is part of Fort Madison Community School District.
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