Serving 79 students in grades 7-12, Lesterville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lesterville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lesterville High School's student population of 79 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lesterville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lesterville High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
91%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lesterville High School's ranking?
Lesterville High School is ranked #840 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lesterville High School?
The graduation rate of Lesterville High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lesterville High School?
79 students attend Lesterville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lesterville High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lesterville High School?
Lesterville High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lesterville High School offer ?
Lesterville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lesterville High School part of?
Lesterville High School is part of Lesterville R-IV School District.
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