Serving 232 students in grades 5-8, Central Lyon Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 81% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Lyon Middle School?
232 students attend Central Lyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Central Lyon Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Lyon Middle School?
Central Lyon Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Lyon Middle School offer ?
Central Lyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Lyon Middle School part of?
Central Lyon Middle School is part of Central Lyon Community School District.
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