Lesterville R-iv School District
School District · Lesterville, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,350
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,350
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Evaluating Lesterville R-iv?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lesterville R-iv as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Lesterville Elementary
Lesterville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lesterville High School
Lesterville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Alternative School
Lesterville · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#175 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,350
+$8,823 vs Missouri median
District size
185 students
Smaller than Missouri median
The short answer
Lesterville R-iv ranks #175 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Lesterville R-iv's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lesterville Elementary (8.6/10), Lesterville High School (7.6/10), and Alternative School (3.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lesterville R-iv
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesterville Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lesterville High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Alternative School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lesterville R-iv
Lesterville R-iv is a Lesterville, Missouri school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 185 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1. The district invests $21,350 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Lesterville R-iv demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lesterville Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Lesterville R-iv students show an average math proficiency of 41.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lesterville R-iv, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lesterville R-iv with test data.
Schools in Lesterville R-iv
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Lesterville
- Total Enrollment
- 185
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lesterville R-iv?
Lesterville R-iv has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lesterville R-iv?
The average composite rating for Lesterville R-iv is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lesterville R-iv?
Lesterville R-iv spends $21,350 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lesterville R-iv?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lesterville R-iv is 7.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lesterville R-iv?
Lesterville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lesterville R-iv with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Lesterville R-iv?
Across schools in Lesterville R-iv with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lesterville R-iv compare to other districts in Missouri?
Lesterville R-iv has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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