Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Goal 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 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
14%
7%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
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 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 Goal Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Goal Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Goal Alternative School?
29 students attend Goal Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Goal Alternative School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goal Alternative School?
Goal Alternative School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goal Alternative School offer ?
Goal Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Goal Alternative School part of?
Goal Alternative School is part of Knoxville Community School District.
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