Lone Tree Community School District

The Lone Tree Community School District consists of two schools - Lone Tree Elementary School and Lone Tree Middle-Senior High School. The data reveals that Lone Tree Elementary is the standout school, consistently outperforming state averages in core academic subjects and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Lone Tree Middle-Senior High has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Iowa high schools in recent years.

Lone Tree Elementary School has made significant improvements, jumping from a ranking of 442 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 91 out of 557 in 2023-2024. The school's test scores are well above state averages, with 92.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 76.3%. Additionally, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance.

In contrast, Lone Tree Middle-Senior High School has more mixed results, with some grades performing above the state average but others significantly below. The school's statewide ranking has been in the bottom half of Iowa high schools for the past 3 years, earning 1-2 star ratings from SchoolDigger. While the school has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the elementary school, it still spends more per student, suggesting potential opportunities for resource optimization.