Serving 83 students in grades 6-8, Lyman Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyman Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lyman Middle School - 02's student population of 83 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lyman Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyman Middle School - 02 is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
40%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
54%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyman Middle School - 02's ranking?
Lyman Middle School - 02 is ranked #506 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lyman Middle School - 02?
83 students attend Lyman Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lyman Middle School - 02 students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyman Middle School - 02?
Lyman Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lyman Middle School - 02 offer ?
Lyman Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lyman Middle School - 02 part of?
Lyman Middle School - 02 is part of Lyman School District 42-1.
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