Serving 535 students in grades 6, Spring Creek - 6th Grade ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Creek - 6th Grade ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Creek - 6th Grade's student population of 535 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Creek - 6th Grade ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Creek - 6th Grade is 0.43, which is less 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
#520 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
6%
7%
White
75%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Creek - 6th Grade's ranking?
Spring Creek - 6th Grade is ranked #520 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Spring Creek - 6th Grade?
535 students attend Spring Creek - 6th Grade.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Spring Creek - 6th Grade students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Creek - 6th Grade?
Spring Creek - 6th Grade has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Creek - 6th Grade offer ?
Spring Creek - 6th Grade offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Spring Creek - 6th Grade part of?
Spring Creek - 6th Grade is part of Southeast Polk Comm School District.
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