Serving 353 students in grades 7-12, Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Louisa-Muscatine High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Letts, IA, covering approximately 115.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 9.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School's student population of 353 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School is ranked #613 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Community High School, Wapello Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School?
353 students attend Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School offer ?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School part of?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School is part of Louisa-Muscatine Comm School District.
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