Metro West Learning Academy (Closed 2005)

11500 Nw 54th Ave
Grimes, IA 50111

Metro West Learning Academy serves 18 students in grades 9-12.

Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Metro West Learning Academy
11	7
12	11

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Total Students

18 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Metro West Learning Academy
2023	18
2022	18
2021	18
2020	18
2019	18
2018	18
2017	18
2016	18
2015	18
2004	18
2003	17
2002	17
2001	60
2000	65
1999	63

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Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)

5 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1999-2004)
Year	Metro West Learning Academy
2004	5
2003	4
2002	3
2001	4
2000	3
1999	4

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (IA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1999-2004)
Year	Metro West Learning Academy	Iowa	Urbandale Community School District
2004	4:1	13:1	15:1
2003	4:1	13:1	15:1
2002	6:1	13:1	15:1
2001	15:1	14:1	19:1
2000	22:1	14:1	19:1
1999	16:1	14:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

13%

Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Metro West Learning Academy	Iowa	Urbandale Community School District
2023	6%	7%	9%
2022	6%	7%	8%
2021	6%	7%	7%
2020	6%	6%	7%
2019	6%	6%	7%
2018	5%	6%	7%
2017	5%	6%	7%
2016	5%	6%	7%
2015	5%	5%	6%
2004	6%	4%	3%
2002	6%	4%	3%

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White

94%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Metro West Learning Academy	Iowa	Urbandale Community School District
2023	94%	72%	64%
2022	94%	73%	66%
2021	94%	74%	69%
2020	94%	75%	72%
2019	94%	75%	72%
2018	95%	77%	76%
2017	95%	77%	76%
2016	95%	78%	76%
2015	95%	78%	78%
2004	94%	88%	91%
2003	100%	89%	93%
2002	94%	89%	93%
2001	100%	89%	94%
2000	98%	94%	96%
1999	95%	91%	94%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.11

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Metro West Learning Academy	Iowa	Urbandale Community School District
2023	0.11	0.46	0.56
2022	0.11	0.45	0.54
2021	0.11	0.43	0.50
2020	0.11	0.42	0.46
2019	0.11	0.42	0.46
2018	0.10	0.39	0.41
2017	0.10	0.39	0.41
2016	0.10	0.38	0.41
2015	0.10	0.38	0.39
2004	0.11	0.22	0.16
2002	0.11	0.20	0.13

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Urbandale Community School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Metro West Learning Academy?

18 students attend Metro West Learning Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Metro West Learning Academy students are White, and 6% of students are Black.

What grades does Metro West Learning Academy offer ?

Metro West Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Metro West Learning Academy part of?

Metro West Learning Academy is part of Urbandale Community School District.

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