Serving 561 students in grades 6-12, Expo Alternative 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 19% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Expo Alternative Learning Center's student population of 561 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
561 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Expo Alternative Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Expo Alternative Learning Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-34%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Expo Alternative Learning Center's ranking?
Expo Alternative Learning Center is ranked #1207 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Expo Alternative Learning Center often compared to?
Expo Alternative Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like East High School, West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Expo Alternative Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Expo Alternative Learning Center is 30-34%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Expo Alternative Learning Center?
561 students attend Expo Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Expo Alternative Learning Center students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Expo Alternative Learning Center?
Expo Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Expo Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Expo Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Expo Alternative Learning Center part of?
Expo Alternative Learning Center is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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