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Southeast Polk Junior High School

8325 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,088 students in grades 7-8, Southeast Polk Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,088 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southeast Polk Junior High School's student population of 1,088 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,088 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Southeast Polk Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Polk Junior High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#321 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southeast Polk Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southeast Polk Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southeast Polk Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southeast Polk Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southeast Polk Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southeast Polk Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southeast Polk Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southeast Polk Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Southeast Polk Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southeast Polk Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southeast Polk Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Polk Junior High School's ranking?
Southeast Polk Junior High School is ranked #321 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Southeast Polk Junior High School often compared to?
Southeast Polk Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hiatt Middle School, Goodrell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Southeast Polk Junior High School?
1,088 students attend Southeast Polk Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Southeast Polk Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Polk Junior High School?
Southeast Polk Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Polk Junior High School offer ?
Southeast Polk Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Polk Junior High School part of?
Southeast Polk Junior High School is part of Southeast Polk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,088 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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