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#534 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 42% in state
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School
High School · Lawton-bronson Comm School District · Lawton, IA
A Lawton-bronson Comm School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Tara Way, Lawton, IA 51030
- Math 84% vs IA 70% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs IA 76% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low92/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,750
Median home value
$267,600
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Lawton-bronson Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School is listed in Lawton-Bronson Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School is a public high school in Lawton, IA, part of Lawton-bronson Comm School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #534 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School
What grades does Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School serve?
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School?
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School rank in IA?
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School ranks #534 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School a charter school?
No, Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School a Title I school?
No, Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School?
26.3% of students at Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Woodbury County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (712) 944-5181
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 51030)
- 1,630
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51030; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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