Serving 302 students in grades 7-12, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High 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 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School is 0.47, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School is ranked #1068 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School?
302 students attend Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School?
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School offer ?
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
