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%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
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 (24-25)
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
68%
Hispanic
(24-25)54%
14%
White
(24-25)46%
70%
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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 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 Community School District.
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