Belmond-klemme 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Attendance Zone: Belmond-Klemme Alternative School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Belmond, IA, covering approximately 203.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (23-24)
13 students
Showing 2015–2024. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
68%
Hispanic
54%
13%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 19-year historical data
White
46%
71%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 19-year historical data
Graduation Rate
<50%
87.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2010–2024. View full 19-year historical data
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 64% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Belmond-klemme Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
13 students attend Belmond-klemme Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Belmond-klemme Alternative School students are Hispanic, and 46% of students are White.
What grades does Belmond-klemme Alternative School offer ?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belmond-klemme Alternative School part of?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School is part of Belmond-Klemme Community School District.
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