Summary:
The city of Alleman, Iowa is home to three high-performing schools in the North Polk Community School District: North Polk High School, North Polk Middle School, and North Polk Central Elementary School. These schools consistently rank among the top schools in Iowa, with North Polk High School being the standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 13 high schools statewide.
North Polk High School boasts impressive test scores, with 85-87% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and a strong 88.3% four-year graduation rate. North Polk Middle School also performs exceptionally well, ranking among the top 8-42 middle schools in Iowa and earning 4-5 star ratings, particularly in English Language Arts proficiency.
Across the district, the schools demonstrate high performance, with all three earning top rankings and ratings. The schools have low rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the district serves a relatively affluent community. However, the district's higher-than-average per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratios likely contribute to the schools' success, which should be maintained to support continued high performance. While the district excels in many areas, addressing the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates could be an area for potential improvement.
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