Summary:
The 67554 zip code is home to a single middle school, Lyons Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has been consistently below the state average, with declining proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics over the past few years.
Lyons Middle School ranks 308 out of 363 Kansas middle schools, with only 28.72% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 20.68% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 44.47% and 38.73%, respectively. The school's low performance is accompanied by a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which is a concerning factor linked to lower academic achievement. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 75.86% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's challenges, it does have a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1, which is generally considered a positive indicator for student learning. However, the school's per-student spending of $12,195 for the 2018-2019 school year, while higher than the state average, has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The Lyons school district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific needs of Lyons Middle School and support its students in achieving academic success.
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