Serving 134 students in grades 7-8, West Lyon Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
West Lyon Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Lyon Junior High School is 0.13, 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.
West Lyon Junior High School is ranked #143 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Lyon Junior High School?
134 students attend West Lyon Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Lyon Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lyon Junior High School?
West Lyon Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Lyon Junior High School offer ?
West Lyon Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Lyon Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
