Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Le Mars High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 691 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Le Mars High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Le Mars High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Le Mars High School is ranked #782 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Le Mars High School?
The graduation rate of Le Mars High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Le Mars High School?
691 students attend Le Mars High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Le Mars High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Le Mars High School?
Le Mars High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Le Mars High School offer ?
Le Mars High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Le Mars High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 691 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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