Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Fort Madison 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Madison Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Fort Madison Alternative School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fort Madison Alternative School?
37 students attend Fort Madison Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fort Madison Alternative School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Madison Alternative School?
Fort Madison Alternative School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Madison Alternative School offer ?
Fort Madison Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fort Madison Alternative School part of?
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