Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: LESTERVILLE RANCH CAMPUS serves a broad attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Lesterville, MO, covering approximately 180.1 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 8.2 miles and the furthest edge located 14.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alternative School's student population of 35 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)2.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bearcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative School's ranking?
Alternative School is ranked #1872 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alternative School?
35 students attend Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Alternative School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative School?
Alternative School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alternative School offer ?
Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative School part of?
Alternative School is part of Lesterville R-IV School District.
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