Central Lyon Community School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in Central Lyon Community School District, serving 787 students. Central Lyon Community School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
- Public schools in Central Lyon Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 74% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
- The top ranked public schools in Central Lyon Community School District are Central Lyon Senior High School, Central Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Central Lyon Community School District |
| School District Website | http://www.centrallyon.org |
| School District Phone Number | (712) 472-2664 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 1,330 Schools |
| # of Students | 787 Students | 502,459 Students |
| # of Teachers | 61 Teachers | 34,396 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Central Lyon Community School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #98 out of 333 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 74% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 1,874 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 12,683 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 42 Students | 54,404 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 30,879 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 731 Students | 381,240 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 76% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,350 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 9 Students | 20,029 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 55 | 22,072 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 63 | 38,247 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 64 | 34,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 56 | 36,010 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 59 | 36,631 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 55 | 37,922 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 60 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 65 | 37,546 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 59 | 37,038 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 53 | 36,371 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 58 | 37,643 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 53 | 37,027 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 45 | 36,147 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 42 | 36,946 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,618 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,090. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,731 is less than the state median of $13,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $11 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,618 | $14,090 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,731 | $13,630 |
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Central Lyon Community School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Central Lyon Senior High School Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:9/Top 20%1010 S Greene Street10
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
- Central Lyon Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30%1105 S Story10
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: PK-5 | 412 students
- Central Lyon Middle School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50%1105 S Story10
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 6-8 | 177 students
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