Serving 1,112 students in grades 6-7, Southeast Polk Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 1,112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Creek - 6th Grade's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Altoona, IA, covering approximately 113.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the zone reaching up to 11.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Polk Middle School's student population of 1,112 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,112 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southeast Polk Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Polk Middle School is 0.50, 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
#517 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Polk Middle School's ranking?
Southeast Polk Middle School is ranked #517 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Southeast Polk Middle School?
1,112 students attend Southeast Polk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Southeast Polk Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Polk Middle School?
Southeast Polk Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Polk Middle School offer ?
Southeast Polk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Polk Middle School part of?
Southeast Polk Middle School is part of Southeast Polk Comm School District.
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