Serving 13 students in grades 9-12, Belmond-klemme Alternative School 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 <50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belmond-klemme Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Belmond-klemme Alternative School's student population of 13 students has grown by 550% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belmond-klemme Alternative School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
46%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Belmond-klemme Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
13 students attend Belmond-klemme Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Belmond-klemme Alternative School students are Hispanic, and 46% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belmond-klemme Alternative School?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belmond-klemme Alternative School offer ?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belmond-klemme Alternative School part of?
Belmond-klemme Alternative School is part of Belmond-Klemme Comm School District.
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