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Public high school · Belmond-Klemme Comm School District · Belmond, Iowa

Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School

Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School rates 6.7, right at the middle of Belmond-Klemme Comm School District's high schools, whose rated median is 6.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.7this school

6.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Belmond-Klemme Comm School District median is 6.7.

#581 of 1,284 schools in Iowa · Belmond-Klemme Comm School District: 1 high schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

A high school in Belmond, IA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 581 of 1,284 schools in Iowa and 1 of 2 in Belmond-Klemme Comm School District.

Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School is listed in Belmond-Klemme Comm School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math72%2 points above the Iowa average of 70%Grades 7–11 · 237 students tested · 2025 ISASP
Reading78%2 points above the Iowa average of 76%Grades 7–11 · 237 students tested · 2025 ISASP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.2025 ISASP; 40 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.6
25% of the rating
Academics
7.1
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50421; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$66,184
Median home value
$121,400
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
35
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
64
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School is operated by the Belmond–Klemme Community School District (BKCSD), a rural public district headquartered in Belmond, Iowa 2. The district also manages an alternative school and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School 2. In April 2025, the high school jazz band won the Class 2A State Championship 1. Two musicians received Outstanding Performer awards: Andrick Rodriguez on bass and Callum Sifert on drums 1. Rodriguez was additionally named Outstanding Overall Performer across all classes, selected from over 1,200 statewide musicians 1. The school’s esports team secured the Class 1A State Championship in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU) in 2025 1. The esports squad achieved an undefeated season without losing a map, with two players finishing in the state top eight 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.bkcsd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Questions families ask

What grades does Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School serve?

Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School?

Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School rank in IA?

Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School ranks #581 of 1,284 schools in IA.

What is Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School a charter school?

No, Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School a Title I school?

No, Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School?

45.0% of students at Belmond-Klemme Community JR-SR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
302
Student-teacher ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wright County
4-year graduation
85–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$14,075
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 50421)
3,142
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
44

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.