Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Alternative School's student population of 38 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alternative School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
81%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative School's ranking?
Alternative School is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alternative School?
38 students attend Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alternative School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative School?
Alternative School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alternative School offer ?
Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative School part of?
Alternative School is part of Lesterville R-IV School District.
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