The Central Iowa Metro League (also called CIML ) is a high school athletic conference whose members are located in the suburban cities of Des Moines, Iowa .
31-612: The conference includes 9 schools, all of which compete at the 5A classification level, which is for the largest schools. There are currently 9 members of the Central Iowa Metro League (CIML): Since its founding, the Central Iowa Metro League was a league composed of metropolitan schools in central Iowa. The conference, for many years, consisted of just 14 schools: the 5 Des Moines schools, Ankeny, Ames, Valley, Dowling, Indianola, Marshalltown, Southeast Polk, Newton and Urbandale. In 1992, Mason City and Fort Dodge joined
62-526: A PK, K-5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–12 grade level structure in two complete "feeder systems": North Feeder System South Feeder System Polk City, Iowa Polk City is a city in Polk County , Iowa , United States. The population was 5543 in the 2020 census , an increase from 2,344 in 2000 . It is part of the Des Moines – West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area . Polk City
93-530: A female householder with no spouse or partner present and 12.4% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.7% of all households were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 34.2% of the residents were under the age of 20; 3.4% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 29.2% were from 25 and 44; 22.0% were from 45 and 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
124-679: A section of the Saylorville census-designated place . The first school in Ankeny was a log cabin, built in 1850, twenty years before Crocker Township was organized as a civil township. Ankeny's first school was located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) south of town where the east entrance of the Iowa State Experimental farm joined Highway 69. This school was later re-located on the east side of Ankeny Boulevard, just south of First Street. Records show that Mr. A. H. Feigenbaum
155-571: Is located along Saylorville Lake and near Big Creek State Park. Polk City was settled in 1846 and incorporated as a city on March 13, 1875. It was an early contender for the seat of Polk County before Des Moines was ultimately chosen. The city took its name from its location in Polk County. Polk City is also known for having the only "town square" in all of Polk County. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
186-443: Is the 8th largest district in the state (by total students served). By 2015-2016, the district is projected to enroll 10,446 students and by 2017–2018 the district is projected to enroll 11,282 students. Physically, the district encompasses 51.93 square miles (134.5 km ) and has more than 360,540 miles (580,230 km) driven by buses per year. The district serves most of Ankeny, a very small portion of Polk City , and also
217-593: The poverty line , including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those aged 65 or over. North Polk Community School District serves almost all of the city. Polk City is home to North Polk West Elementary, which educates children age 3 through grade 3. Grades 4 and 5 students attend Big Creek Elementary in northeast Polk City, 6-8 graders attend the North Polk Middle school and 9-12 graders attend North Polk High School, both of which are in Alleman , which
248-642: The 2012–13 school year, with Centennial joining the next year. In 2015 the CIML was restructured for the 2016–2018 school years. The three division format, which comprises the Central, Iowa, and Metro Conferences, was reorganized like this: Representatives from the 12 schools of the Central Iowa Conference (Ames, Ankeny, Centennial, Dowling Catholic, Ft. Dodge, Johnston, Marshalltown, Mason City, Southeast Polk, Urbandale, Valley (WDM), and Waukee) of
279-528: The 2016-2017 school year. As a result of that decision and action taken on February 4, the following recommendation will be made to the Council of Activities’ Directors for approval on February 25, 2015, and then the Principals of the league in a subsequent meeting thereafter. A second Waukee high school, Northwest, opened in the fall of 2021 to compete in the CIML. On March 1, 2021, nine high schools made
310-646: The Central Iowa Metropolitan League met on Wednesday, February 4 in Johnston to discuss the realignment of the league moving forward. In previous discussions, the league was to be divided with the five Des Moines Public Schools, Ottumwa, and Indianola, in one conference and then the other 12 schools in two conferences. Since that time, Indianola has announced it will depart the CIML for the Little Hawkeye Conference in
341-555: The Little Hawkeye Conference. The three division format comprised the Central, Iowa, and Metro Conferences, organized like this: In the fall of 2013, the Ankeny Community School District split into two high schools, with both Ankeny High and Ankeny Centennial competing at the 4A level. In anticipation of adding Centennial to the League, the League approved the current four division format, beginning it in
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#1732801963016372-510: The age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15. 28.5% are under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
403-401: The announcement to leave the CIML and form a new conference. These schools included Ames, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Mason City, and Ottumwa, as well as the five public Des Moines schools (East, Hoover, Lincoln, North, and Roosevelt). The schools left the conference for the 2022–23 season to create a new conference. The withdrawal was due to a low percentage in wins from the non-suburban schools in
434-433: The attendance boundaries of its southern elementary schools in 2019, and began planning for a third high school that same year. Since 2008, Ankeny Schools has been experiencing a period of rapid enrollment growth, with 300+ new students joining the school district each year. The Ankeny School district opened its second high school in 2013-2014 and now operates two, fully functioning secondary school systems. Some of
465-472: The city has a total area of 4.47 square miles (11.58 km ), of which 4.32 square miles (11.19 km ) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km ) is water. As of the census of 2020, there were 5,543 people, 1,917 households, and 1,521 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,051.4 inhabitants per square mile (405.9/km ). There were 2,015 housing units at an average density of 382.2 per square mile (147.6/km ). The racial makeup of
496-537: The city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 3,418 people, 1,232 households, and 957 families living in the city. The population density was 791.2 inhabitants per square mile (305.5/km ). There were 1,276 housing units at an average density of 295.4 per square mile (114.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White , 0.8% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 0.2% from other races , and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of
527-435: The city was 94.0% White , 0.6% Black or African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.4% from other races and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.0% of the population. Of the 1,917 households, 45.4% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% were cohabitating couples, 14.5% had
558-481: The city. The population density was 862.4 inhabitants per square mile (333.0/km ). There were 842 housing units at an average density of 309.8 per square mile (119.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.08% White , 0.30% African American , 0.26% Native American , 0.30% Asian , 0.34% from other races , and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population. There were 826 households, out of which 43.2% had children under
589-483: The conference, leaving the Big Eight, which had recently been decimated by other conference realignments. With these two new additions the conference split into two divisions. Ottumwa and Johnston joined the conference later in the 1990s to make the CIML an 18 team conference, splitting the conference into a three division format. For the 2006–07 athletics season, Waukee joined the conference, replacing Newton, who joined
620-547: The conference. The new conference was called the Iowa Alliance Conference , and will include ten former CIML teams as well as East High, Waterloo. The conference offers the following sports: The CIML, like all other conferences in Iowa, does not sponsor football. The IHSAA has a separate classification system for football, and competition is set up in districts separate from conference affiliation. Although
651-739: The district is well known in Iowa for accomplishments in academics, athletics and activities. Ankeny Schools are accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd) and the Iowa Department of Education , and are part of the Central Iowa Metro League (CIML). For more than a decade, the district has been one of the fastest growing school districts in Iowa, averaging student enrollment growth of more than 300 students per year during that time. The district will serve more than 9,380 students in 2012–2013 and
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#1732801963016682-552: The first time in four decades in which a school district in Iowa expanded to two high schools. The name, "Ankeny Centennial High School" is in honor of 100 years of graduating classes in Ankeny Community Schools. The Class of 2013 was the 100th graduating class, graduating just three months prior to the opening of the school. At the same time, East Elementary School was expanded to accommodate three sections of students at each grade level (K-5). The district redrew
713-491: The member schools field freshman — and in some cases, junior varsity — teams in many of the above-mentioned sports, conference championships are determined at sophomore and varsity levels only. Ankeny Community School District The Ankeny Community School District is a public school district located in Polk County, Iowa and is 6 miles (9.7 km) from the capital city, Des Moines . Headquartered in Ankeny ,
744-440: The population. There were 1,232 households, of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
775-405: The previous high school became a middle school for 8th and 9th grades. In 2011 the district also experienced its first division on the way to two secondary school systems, by moving to two 6th–7th grade middle schools: Prairie Ridge Middle School for the north feeder system and Parkview Middle School for the south feeder system. In 2013–2014 the district opened Ankeny Centennial High School, marking
806-537: The recent academic accomplishments of Ankeny students include: • 96.4% graduation rate – No. 1 is the 6th largest district in Iowa by student enrollment (2017–2018) • 0.25% dropout rate in grades 7-12 – (2017–2018) • 23.3 average composite score on ACT, while state average is 21.6 and national is 20.7 (2019 grad. class) • 1.04 (Centennial) and 1.22 (Ankeny) AP Index on the Belin and Blank Iowa AP Index (2019) The district currently has 16 school buildings, using
837-431: Was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age in the city was 34.4 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,344 people, 826 households, and 645 families living in
868-408: Was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 58,000, and the median income for a family was $ 64,688. Males had a median income of $ 41,875 versus $ 27,863 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 23,476, and About 2.0% of families and 2.4% of the population were below
899-518: Was built. Several country school houses were moved to the grounds to accommodate the increased enrollment. There was no further new construction until 1952 when the original part of the Parkview building was constructed. In 1957, the west wing was added and in 1964 an east wing was completed. In 1964, Parkview became Ankeny High School . Later, the facility was repurposed and renamed as "Parkview Middle School." Northwest Elementary on West 1st Street
930-454: Was one of the early teachers, serving in one of the one-room schools about 1880. The early roster includes other names such as Mrs. Hattie Cornwall, a Miss Benedict, Miss Maude Kennedy, and Mrs. John Wagner as a substitute. The district's first official "graduating class" was the five-person class of 1914. Consolidation came to Ankeny in 1919, at which time the oldest part of the Neveln building
961-520: Was the first building to open after the original Parkview building. It was completed in 1962. Additional buildings include (in order of opening): In 2009, construction began on the new Ankeny High School in Prairie Trail, and construction on the new Ankeny Centennial High School began with a groundbreaking ceremony on September 1, 2010. In August 2011, the new Ankeny High School opened, along with Phase I of Southview Middle School. At this time,