Serving 393 students in grades 6-8, Lyons Middle 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 was 75% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Lyons Middle School?
393 students attend Lyons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lyons Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyons Middle School?
Lyons Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lyons Middle School offer ?
Lyons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lyons Middle School part of?
Lyons Middle School is part of Clinton Community School District.
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