Summary:
ZIP code 98263 has one elementary school, Lyman Elementary School, serving kindergarten through sixth grade in the small community of Lyman, Washington, with 185 students in the Sedro-Woolley School District.
Lyman Elementary School has a mixed but generally competitive academic profile. In 2025–2026, the school exceeded its district averages in every tested subject: English Language Arts proficiency was 50%, compared with 41.74% for the district; math was 36.05%, compared with 33.09%; and science was 60%, compared with 43.51%. Science is the school’s strongest area, with results also above the Washington average of 50.95%. English Language Arts was close to the state average, while math was below the statewide rate of 43.11%. The school’s statewide ranking improved over three years, rising from the 45th percentile to the 52nd percentile.
Performance varies considerably by grade. Fifth grade was a standout, with 64% proficiency in English Language Arts and 60% in science; its English Language Arts result was above both district and state averages. Math is the clearest area for improvement, particularly in third grade, where proficiency was 33.33%, and sixth grade, where it was only 20%. Sixth-grade English Language Arts was also slightly below district and state results. Families may also want to consider the school’s 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio, 55.14% free-or-reduced-price lunch rate, and $20,937 per-student spending figure. Overall, Lyman appears to be performing better than its district, with notable science and fifth-grade strengths, while math and upper-grade consistency deserve attention.
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