Serving 357 students in grades 7-12, Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School's student population of 357 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School is ranked #629 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Community High School, Wapello Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School?
357 students attend Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School offer ?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School part of?
Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School is part of Louisa-Muscatine Comm School District.
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