SPRING CREEK - 6TH GRADE

Spring Creek - 6th Grade is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Southeast Polk Comm School District school district, located in Pleasant Hill, IA with about 577 students. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Spring Creek - 6th Grade has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spring Creek 6th Grade Center is a dedicated educational facility located in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, serving as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. By focusing exclusively on the sixth-grade experience, the school acts as a specialized transition point designed to help students bridge the gap between elementary education and the more complex environment of middle school.

The school is committed to the Southeast Polk district's mission of providing a comprehensive, supportive learning environment that prepares students for future academic success. By centralizing the sixth-grade population, Spring Creek fosters a unique school culture that allows staff to focus on the developmental needs of early adolescents, ensuring students are academically challenged while also receiving the social-emotional support necessary to thrive as they enter their middle years.

For more information, contact Spring Creek - 6th Grade at (515) 967-5533 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.