Serving 326 students in grades 7-12, Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School's student population of 326 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School is ranked #154 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School?
326 students attend Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School?
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School offer ?
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School part of?
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School is part of Lawton-Bronson Comm School District.
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