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#676 of 1,280 schools in IA
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
Middle School · Southeast Polk Comm School District · Pleasant Hill, IA
A Southeast Polk Comm School District middle school serving grades 6th – 6th.
8031 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Creek - 6th Grade score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spring Creek - 6th Grade sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,759
Median home value
$303,000
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 486 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southeast Polk Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Creek - 6th Grade is listed in Southeast Polk Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Creek - 6th Grade
Spring Creek - 6th Grade is a public middle school in Pleasant Hill, IA, part of Southeast Polk Comm School District, serving approximately 544 students in grades 6th-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Creek - 6th Grade
What grades does Spring Creek - 6th Grade serve?
Spring Creek - 6th Grade serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Spring Creek - 6th Grade?
Spring Creek - 6th Grade has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek - 6th Grade?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek - 6th Grade is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Creek - 6th Grade rank in IA?
Spring Creek - 6th Grade ranks #676 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Spring Creek - 6th Grade's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Creek - 6th Grade has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Spring Creek - 6th Grade?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Creek - 6th Grade has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Spring Creek - 6th Grade a charter school?
No, Spring Creek - 6th Grade is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Creek - 6th Grade a Title I school?
No, Spring Creek - 6th Grade is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Creek - 6th Grade?
37.7% of students at Spring Creek - 6th Grade 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (515) 967-5533
- Area population (ZIP 50327)
- 12,875
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 50327; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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