For the 2024 school year, there are 2 alternative public middle schools serving 803 students in Iowa.
The top ranked alternative public middle school in Iowa is Expo Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Iowa (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 6-12
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Grades: 5-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Iowa?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Iowa include Expo Alternative Learning Center.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Iowa?
2 alternative public middle schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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