Lyle Public School District

The Lyle Public School District in Minnesota is home to three small schools: Lyle Elementary, Lyle Middle, and Lyle High School. While the district faces some challenges, such as lower test scores compared to the state average and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, there are also some standout achievements worth highlighting.

Lyle High School stands out with a remarkable 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, indicating the school's success in supporting students and ensuring they complete their high school education. Additionally, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lyle High School had the highest percentage of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math (38.1%) and MCA-III Reading (45%) among the three schools. Lyle Elementary also shines, with the highest percentage of 4th-grade students proficient or better in MCA-III Math (47.62%) and MCA-III Reading (61.9%) for the 2023-2024 school year, as well as the lowest student-teacher ratio at 13.3 for the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the district's overall lower performance compared to the state, the data suggests that the Lyle Public School District serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools. This context provides valuable insights for the district to focus on and address in order to enhance the educational outcomes for all students, potentially through targeted interventions and support.