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Lewis Central Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 904 students

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Posted June 4, 2008

This is the best school in the Council Bluffs area. The teachers are in control and there is very little violence. Most children i know tell me they have a great experence and high test scores
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

196 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female69%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 85%
Hispanic 6% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3504 Harry Langdon Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: (712) 366-8322

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