For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 115 students in Lesterville, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lesterville, MO are Lesterville High School and Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lesterville, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lesterville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lesterville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lesterville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lesterville, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lesterville, MO include Lesterville High School and Alternative School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lesterville?
2 public middle schools are located in Lesterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lesterville?
Lesterville public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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