Summary:
The city of Lyons, Kansas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces challenges with low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage, Lyons Central Elementary stands out as the strongest performing school in the district, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools and the state averages.
Lyons High School has struggled academically, with only 17.53% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, well below the state averages. However, the school has shown some improvement in recent years, with a 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.3%. In contrast, Lyons Middle School and Lyons Park Elementary have shown slightly better academic performance, but still lag behind state averages in most subject areas.
The Lyons school district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, which may be contributing to the academic struggles. While the district's spending per student varies, with Lyons High School spending the most, the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, suggesting adequate staffing resources. Addressing the needs of the district's economically disadvantaged students and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial for improving overall district performance.
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