Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Tel:
(641) 444-4300
Belmond-klemme Alternative School serves 11 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Belmond-klemme Alternative School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
Belmond-klemme Alternative School's student population of 11 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Alternative school |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 11 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Belmond-klemme Alternative School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 9% | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 27% | 11% |
Black | n/a | 6% |
White | 64% | 76% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.41 |
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Graduation Rate (14-15) | ≥50% | 88% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 33% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Belmond-Klemme Community School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Belmond-klemme Alternative School is Belmond-klemme Community Junior Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Belmond Belmond-klemme Community Junior Senior High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 315 students10
0.0 miles
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300 0 7-12 315 - Belmond Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 66%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 414 students10
0.3 miles
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300 0.3 PK-6 414 - Clarion Clarion-goldfield-dows High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 291 students10
9.7 miles
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895 9.7 9-12 291 - Clarion Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 70%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 508 students10
10.2 miles
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873 10.2 PK-5 508 - Clarion Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School Math: 84% | Reading: 76%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 209 students10
10.2 miles
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412 10.2 6-8 209
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