Southeast Polk Junior High
Reported Enrollment
1,088
students
District
Southeast Polk Comm School District
County Context Score
47/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
8325 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327
School District
Southeast Polk Comm School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 192682001573
- District ID
- 1926820
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
7–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,088 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Southeast Polk Junior High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Polk County has 132 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Southeast Polk Junior High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Southeast Polk Comm School District, Polk County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 7–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Southeast Polk Junior High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Southeast Polk Comm School District.
1,088 students
Southeast Polk Junior High reports 1,088 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 21 other middle schools in Polk County with enrollment data, 20 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 634 students.
22 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 644 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
11 district schools
Southeast Polk Comm School District lists 8 primary, 2 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
2
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Southeast Polk Comm School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Southeast Polk Junior High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Southeast Polk Comm School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Southeast Polk Junior High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Southeast Polk Junior High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Southeast Polk Junior High with nearby schools?
Southeast Polk Junior High should be compared with 22 middle schools in Polk County, plus other schools in Southeast Polk Comm School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Southeast Polk Junior High?
Before using Southeast Polk Junior High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Southeast Polk Comm School District.
Part of Southeast Polk Comm School District
Southeast Polk Junior High is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,397 students across 11 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
11
Reported Enrollment
7,397
11 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Clay ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Altoona ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Centennial ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Delaware ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Four Mile ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Mitchellville ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Runnells ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Southeast Polk High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Willowbrook ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Spring Creek - 6th Grade6 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Summit Middle School
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Urbandale Middle School
Parkview Middle School
Indian Hills Junior High School
Polk County Schools
County Context Score
47/100
County-level composite across 132 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.