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#846 of 1,280 schools in IA

Lone Tree Middle-senior High School

High School · Lone Tree Comm School District · Lone Tree, IA

A Lone Tree Comm School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 520 303 S Devoe St, Lone Tree, IA 52755

  • Math 64% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 73% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.8% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.5% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation14.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$12,091
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Lone Tree Middle-senior High School score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

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2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency73%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 42 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lone Tree Middle-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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$98,125

Median home value

$219,800

Median rent

$960/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
14.8% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lone Tree Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lone Tree Middle-senior High School is listed in Lone Tree Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lone Tree Middle-senior High School

Lone Tree Middle-senior High School is a public high school in Lone Tree, IA, part of Lone Tree Comm School District, serving approximately 209 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lone Tree Middle-senior High School

What grades does Lone Tree Middle-senior High School serve?

Lone Tree Middle-senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Lone Tree Middle-senior High School?

Lone Tree Middle-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Tree Middle-senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lone Tree Middle-senior High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lone Tree Middle-senior High School rank in IA?

Lone Tree Middle-senior High School ranks #846 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Lone Tree Middle-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lone Tree Middle-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Lone Tree Middle-senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lone Tree Middle-senior High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lone Tree Middle-senior High School a charter school?

No, Lone Tree Middle-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lone Tree Middle-senior High School a Title I school?

No, Lone Tree Middle-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lone Tree Middle-senior High School?

32.5% of students at Lone Tree Middle-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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 52755)
2,210
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
42.6
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 52755; 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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