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Lyons Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

308^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 15% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Lyons Middle School is a public middle school in Lyons, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 174 students. The school is part of the Lyons School District, which is ranked 255 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Lyons Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools.

Academically, Lyons Middle School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 28.72% in English Language Arts, 20.68% in Mathematics, and 30% in Science, compared to the state averages of 44.47%, 38.73%, and 41.44%, respectively. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 19.5% to 29.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Lyons Middle School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 64.33% to 80.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

In contrast, the nearby Little River Junior High School, which is part of the Little River School District, significantly outperforms Lyons Middle School across all academic measures. Little River Junior High consistently ranks in the top 25 middle schools in Kansas and has much higher proficiency rates than Lyons Middle School.

173

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,782

Per pupil spending ?

75.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554

(620) 257-3961

District: Lyons

Students who attend Lyons Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lyons High School

Feeder schools for Lyons Middle School:

Elementary:	Lyons Central Elementary
	Lyons Park Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.4%

Hispanic:

46.8%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 24th percentile in 2015 → 15th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (26% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (30% vs 20% Kansas)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg25%

Kansas avg42%

308^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 15%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 24% (2015) to bottom 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

255^th of 264Lyons among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	21.2	308 of 363	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.2	255 of 362	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.8	220 of 362	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.5	187 of 368	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.0	301 of 367	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.0	241 of 368	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.3	221 of 350	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.8	274 of 358	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	25.0	279 of 343	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	31.3	278 of 368	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	53.0	206 of 355	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.3	225 of 342	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	37.9	249 of 320	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	50.8	182 of 316	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.0	172 of 307	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	31.5	234 of 296	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	45.2	180 of 286	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	39.0	187 of 277	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	40.2	93 of 160	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	94.7	1 of 67	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	64.3	5 of 65	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	54.4	15 of 62	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	57.0	5 of 56	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	47.3	22 of 60	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	24.9	245 of 313	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.1	192 of 294	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	152 of 275	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	41.2	76 of 135	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.8	58 of 144	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.2	42 of 140	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.9	24 of 138	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	37.3	82 of 135	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.5	94 of 128	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.6	48 of 114	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	33.4	206 of 285	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.8	175 of 296	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.4	130 of 300	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.6	86 of 270	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.9	223 of 275	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.2	124 of 270	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.6	92 of 255	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	23.9	253 of 308	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.6	208 of 301	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.2	198 of 280	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	60.8	48 of 177	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	39 of 164	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.0	29 of 178	83.7%	★★★★☆
2022	56.3	53 of 171	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.2	93 of 160	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	19.3	313 of 349	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.0	249 of 347	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.7	213 of 349	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.1	204 of 349	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.1	270 of 349	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.8	193 of 344	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.3	226 of 333	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)99th percentile+83 vs school

Special Education (2025)73rd percentile+58 vs school

Hispanic (2025)44th percentile+29 vs school

Disabled (2021)42nd percentile+24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)28th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2021)22nd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)18th percentile~ school

White (2025)10th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science30%-11 vs state

English Language Arts29%-16 vs state

Mathematics21%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Lyons Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lyons Middle School	Public	6-8	501 E American Road	Lyons	67554	Rice County	Lyons	No	No	No	No	(620) 257-3961	173	17	10.0	75.1%	82 (47.4%)	1 (0.6%)	81 (46.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.6%)	21.2	308^th of 363 public middle schools	15.2%		32.2	255^th of 362 public middle schools	29.6%	53	28.3	17.6	37.1	28.7	22.6	7.8	28.6	20.7	30.0	30.0	$13,782	$769	$13,013
Little River Junior High	Public	7-8	430 Waverly Street	Little River	67457	Rice County	Little River	No	No	No	No	(620) 897-6201	33	4	8.6	27.3%	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.9	25^th of 363 public middle schools	93.1%		96.4	4^th of 362 public middle schools	98.9%	21		68.8	61.1	64.7		50.0	55.6	52.9	66.7	66.7	$17,347	$591	$16,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyons Middle School

How many students attend Lyons Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 173 students attended Lyons Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lyons Middle School?

Students at Lyons Middle School are 47% White, 47% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Lyons Middle School a good school?

Lyons Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Kansas middle schools.

What district is Lyons Middle School in?

Lyons

What high school do graduates of Lyons Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lyons Middle School usually go on to attend Lyons High School

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