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#2043 of 2,221 schools in MO
Alternative School
School · Lesterville R-iv · Lesterville, MO
A Lesterville R-iv school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 120, Lesterville, MO 63654
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alternative School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Alternative 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,406
Median home value
$188,800
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
96.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Lesterville R-iv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative School is listed in LESTERVILLE R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative School
Alternative School is a public school in Lesterville, MO, part of Lesterville R-iv, serving approximately 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,043 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative School
What grades does Alternative School serve?
Alternative School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative School?
Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative School rank in MO?
Alternative School ranks #2,043 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Alternative School a charter school?
No, Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative School?
92.1% of students at Alternative 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Reynolds County
- Phone
- (573) 637-2201
- Area population (ZIP 63654)
- 697
- Area median age
- 51
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 63654; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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