Serving 44 students in grades 9-12, Individualized 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Individualized Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Individualized Learning Center's student population of 44 students has grown by 83% 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
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Individualized 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 Individualized Learning Center is 0.59, 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
#1218 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
59%
72%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Individualized Learning Center's ranking?
Individualized Learning Center is ranked #1218 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Individualized Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Individualized Learning Center is 60-69%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Individualized Learning Center?
44 students attend Individualized Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Individualized Learning Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Individualized Learning Center?
Individualized Learning Center has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Individualized Learning Center offer ?
Individualized Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Individualized Learning Center part of?
Individualized Learning Center is part of Le Mars Comm School District.
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