Best High Schools in Lester, IA

Lester, IA has 2 high schools with 670 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lester score 80% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 73% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lester greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Lyon High School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students

2. Central Lyon Secondary School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lester, IA

Lester, IA has 1 middle schools with 133 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lester score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lester greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Lyon Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lester, IA

Lester, IA has 2 elementary schools with 989 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lester score 80% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lester greatly exceed expectations.

1. Central Lyon Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students

2. West Lyon Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lester, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lester, IA has a total population of 647 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lester, IA

1,792

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lester, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

8.15 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lester, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lester, IA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lester, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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