Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

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Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School ranks 155 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School is a public school in Letts, Iowa, serving 361 students in grades 7-12. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Academically, Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School stands out. In the 2023-2024 school year, 88.7% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. In Mathematics, 79% of 7th-graders and 87.5% of 8th-graders were proficient or better, surpassing the state averages of 69.9% and 73.2%, respectively. The school's Science performance is also noteworthy, with 76.6% of 8th-graders and 75.5% of 10th-graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 65.5% and 59.5%.

When compared to nearby schools, Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School outperforms many of them in academic achievement. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 10th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 88.7% was significantly higher than the nearby Highland High School (81.1%) and West Liberty High School (63.2%). In Mathematics, Louisa-Muscatine's 8th-grade proficiency rate of 87.5% was also notably higher than the nearby Lone Tree Middle-Senior High School (45.5%) and Winfield-Mt Union Junior-Senior High School (50%).

Detail:

Public 7-12

14354 170th St
Letts, IA 52754

(319) 726-3421

District: Louisa-Muscatine Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
155^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,806

Feeder schools for Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Louisa-Muscatine Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 86.6% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.78. (See more...)

Compare Details Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 54.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School employs 28.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School is $15,806.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School 45^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School 155^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Louisa-Muscatine Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Louisa-Muscatine Community School District 90^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2021	67.06	96^th	324	70.4%
2022	67.54	98^th	337	70.9%
2023	60.14	144^th	334	56.9%
2024	77.78	45^th	337	86.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	50.64	217^th	351	38.2%
2013	29.47	302^nd	351	14.0%
2014	17.90	287^th	322	10.9%
2015	50.97	189^th	324	41.7%
2016	50.84	172^nd	320	46.3%
2017	74.35	67^th	325	79.4%
2018	23.65	279^th	320	12.8%
2019	44.61	219^th	327	33.0%
2021	61.20	122^nd	327	62.7%
2022	43.70	204^th	332	38.6%
2023	55.65	161^st	336	52.1%
2024	58.89	155^th	338	54.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	498	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	508
1989	451	0	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	471
1990	436	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	445
1991	431	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	445
1992	466	1	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	487
1993	481	1	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	498
1994	486	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	501
1995	512	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	522
1996	512	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	522
1997	524	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	534
1998	491	1	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	508
1999	470	0	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	483
2000	457	0	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	473
2001	419	0	1	12	3	n/a	n/a	435
2002	423	0	2	9	5	n/a	n/a	439
2003	423	0	2	9	5	n/a	n/a	439
2004	453	0	3	16	6	n/a	n/a	478
2005	439	0	5	19	3	n/a	n/a	466
2006	448	1	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	469
2007	453	1	4	21	2	n/a	n/a	481
2008	454	0	5	23	0	n/a	n/a	482
2009	426	3	7	24	0	n/a	n/a	460
2010	270	0	2	22	5	0	3	302
2011	261	2	2	19	4	2	0	290
2012	251	3	1	21	4	1	0	281
2013	250	5	2	22	3	1	0	283
2014	229	4	1	26	0	0	1	261
2015	225	3	1	32	2	0	0	263
2016	228	2	1	29	3	0	0	263
2017	231	1	0	24	3	0	0	259
2018	248	3	1	24	2	1	1	280
2019	242	2	1	23	1	1	1	271
2020	231	2	1	29	0	1	2	266
2021	339	3	1	39	1	1	2	386
2022	329	1	0	37	2	0	2	371
2023	313	1	0	37	5	0	5	361
2024	313	2	0	31	3	0	8	357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	27.0	18.8	10.6
1989	471	2.7	174.4	8.3
1990	445	27.0	16.4	6.7
1991	445	27.0	16.4	9
1992	487	32.0	15.2	5.5
1993	498	31.8	15.7	9.4
1994	501	33.0	15.2	11.6
1995	522	33.0	15.8	10
1996	522	33.0	15.8	10
1997	534	34.0	15.7	11
1998	508	38.8	13.1	11.8
1999	483	36.4	13.3	15.5
2000	473	37.9	12.5	13.7
2001	435	37.1	11.7	12.4
2002	439	33.5	13.1	18.7
2003	439	33.5	13.1	18.7
2004	478	33.0	14.5	21.8
2005	466	36.9	12.6	26.4
2006	469	36.9	12.7	23.9
2007	481	35.6	13.5	28.7
2008	482	33.5	14.4	31.5
2009	460	33.9	13.6	36.3
2010	302	22.4	13.4	39.7
2011	290	27.0	10.7	41.4
2012	281	27.0	10.4	39.1
2013	283	25.3	11.1	39.9
2014	261	24.8	10.5	35.6
2015	263	23.0	11.4	32.7
2016	263	20.0	13.1	23.6
2017	259	19.3	13.4	25.5
2018	280	23.2	12.0	28.6
2019	271	23.9	11.3	33.2
2020	266	22.3	11.8	32.3
2021	386	30.3	12.7	35
2022	371	28.4	13.0	33.4
2023	361	26.8	13.4	42.4
2024	357	28.1	12.6	40.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	27.0	18.8	10.6
1989	471	2.7	174.4	8.3
1990	445	27.0	16.4	6.7
1991	445	27.0	16.4	9
1992	487	32.0	15.2	5.5
1993	498	31.8	15.7	9.4
1994	501	33.0	15.2	11.6
1995	522	33.0	15.8	10
1996	522	33.0	15.8	10
1997	534	34.0	15.7	11
1998	508	38.8	13.1	11.8
1999	483	36.4	13.3	15.5
2000	473	37.9	12.5	13.7
2001	435	37.1	11.7	12.4
2002	439	33.5	13.1	18.7
2003	439	33.5	13.1	18.7
2004	478	33.0	14.5	21.8
2005	466	36.9	12.6	26.4
2006	469	36.9	12.7	23.9
2007	481	35.6	13.5	28.7
2008	482	33.5	14.4	31.5
2009	460	33.9	13.6	36.3
2010	302	22.4	13.4	39.7
2011	290	27.0	10.7	41.4
2012	281	27.0	10.4	39.1
2013	283	25.3	11.1	39.9
2014	261	24.8	10.5	35.6
2015	263	23.0	11.4	32.7
2016	263	20.0	13.1	23.6
2017	259	19.3	13.4	25.5
2018	280	23.2	12.0	28.6
2019	271	23.9	11.3	33.2
2020	266	22.3	11.8	32.3
2021	386	30.3	12.7	35
2022	371	28.4	13.0	33.4
2023	361	26.8	13.4	42.4
2024	357	28.1	12.6	40.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$347 (2.2%)	$15,458 (97.8%)	$15,806

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 219^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 161^st of 336 High schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School)	68.8	67.9	0.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Louisa-Muscatine Community School District)	68.8	67.9	0.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School)	59.4	63.6	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Louisa-Muscatine Community School District)	59.4	63.6	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School)	84.2	79.2	5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Louisa-Muscatine Community School District)	84.2	79.2	5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School)	61.4	70.8	9.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Louisa-Muscatine Community School District)	61.4	70.8	9.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	271	361	33.2%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	23	37	60.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	242	313	29.3%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.2%	42.4%	9.2%

Schools Near Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	14354 170th St	Letts	52754	Louisa County	Louisa-Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 726-3421	357	28	12.6	40.6%	313 (87.7%)	2 (0.6%)	31 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	58.9	155^th of 338 public high schools	54.1%		55.7	161^st of 336 public high schools	52.1%	6		83.9	92.2	80.7	88.7	71.4		79.0	87.5	62.5	71.7	58.9	76.6	75.5	$15,806	$347	$15,458
Wapello Senior High School	Public	9-12	501 Buchanan St	Wapello	52653	Louisa County	Wapello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 523-3241	179	15	11.7	39.7%	150 (83.8%)	3 (1.7%)	21 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	34.8	260^th of 338 public high schools	23.1%		26.4	277^th of 336 public high schools	17.6%	17				57.5	77.1	63.6				57.5	64.6	45.5		64.6	$16,649	$272	$16,377
Columbus Community High School	Public	9-12	1004 Colton St	Columbus Junction	52738	Louisa County	Columbus Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 728-2231	203	21	9.7	57.1%	58 (28.6%)	7 (3.4%)	130 (64.0%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.6	257^th of 338 public high schools	24.0%		37.3	245^th of 336 public high schools	27.1%	12				75.0	65.4	76.0				45.5	59.6	66.0		51.9	$18,475	$545	$17,930
Muscatine High School	Public	9-12	2705 Cedar	Muscatine	52761	Muscatine County	Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 263-6141	1,470	91	16.1	52.6%	871 (59.3%)	64 (4.4%)	450 (30.6%)	7 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (4.6%)	24.5	281^st of 338 public high schools	16.9%		23.8	282^nd of 336 public high schools	16.1%	1				64.4	64.8	63.1				52.6	62.9	56.5		44.4	$13,628	$337	$13,291
Lone Tree Middle-Senior High School	Public	6-12	303 S Devoe St	Lone Tree	52755	Johnson County	Lone Tree Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 629-4610	209	18	11.4	32.5%	189 (90.4%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	37.1	249^th of 338 public high schools	26.3%		40.8	228^th of 336 public high schools	32.1%	21	57.7	77.1	45.5	64.0	73.0	73.3	76.9	62.9	45.5	36.0	64.9	70.0	40.9	52.8	$13,078	$319	$12,759
Winfield-Mt Union Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	208 S Olive	Winfield	52659	Henry County	Winfield-Mt Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 257-7701	205	15	13.5	48.8%	183 (89.3%)	2 (1.0%)	19 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	24.5	282^nd of 338 public high schools	16.6%		29.1	268^th of 336 public high schools	20.2%	14	85.7	83.3	67.9	64.5	73.5	48.0	71.4	66.7	50.0	48.4	64.7	44.0	35.7	50.0	$12,857	$210	$12,647
Highland High School	Public	9-12	1715 Vine Avenue	Riverside	52327	Washington County	Highland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 648-2891	169	16	10.2	22.5%	147 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	56	168^th of 338 public high schools	50.3%		59.1	139^th of 336 public high schools	58.6%	29				74.4	81.1	72.7				61.5	73.0	68.2		70.3	$15,774	$112	$15,662
West Liberty High School	Public	9-12	310 West Maxson Ave.	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 627-2115	382	26	14.5	45.3%	154 (40.3%)	2 (0.5%)	218 (57.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	22.6	289^th of 338 public high schools	14.5%		28	274^th of 336 public high schools	18.5%	15				63.9	63.2	66.7				52.8	55.2	58.0		43.0	$14,944	$401	$14,543

Frequently Asked Questions about Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School

What district is Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School in?

Louisa-Muscatine Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School.

Is Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School ranks 155^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School?

Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

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