Serving 39 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Alternative School's student population of 39 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1798 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative School's ranking?
Alternative School is ranked #1798 out of 2,092 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 37% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
39 students attend Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Alternative School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative School?
Alternative School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alternative School offer ?
Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alternative School part of?
Alternative School is part of Lesterville R-IV School District.
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