Southeast Polk Junior High School
Southeast Polk Junior High School serves 1,049 students in grades 7-8.
Southeast Polk Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Southeast Polk Junior High School's student population of 1,049 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 1,049 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southeast Polk Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southeast Polk Junior High School is 0.35, which is less 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #460 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 11% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 80% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southeast Polk Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southeast Polk Junior High School is Southeast Polk High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hoyt Middle School (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spring Creek - 6th Grade (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pleasant Hill Spring Creek - 6th Grade Math: 84% | Reading: 75%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6 | 577 students10
0.3 miles
8031 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5533 0.3 6 577 - Pleasant Hill Southeast Polk High School Math: 81% | Reading: 78%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,073 students10
0.4 miles
7945 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631 0.4 9-12 2,073 - Altoona Clay Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 644 students10
2.2 miles
3200 First Avenue S.
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-4198 2.2 PK-5 644 - Pleasant Hill Four Mile Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 87%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 430 students10
2.2 miles
670 Se 68th St
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972 2.2 K-5 430 - Altoona Willowbrook Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 77%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 553 students10
2.9 miles
300 17th Ave Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-7512 2.9 PK-5 553
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