Serving 121 students in grades 6-8, Lynnville-sully Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lynnville-Sully Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sully, IA, encompassing approximately 140.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynnville-sully Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lynnville-sully Middle School's student population of 121 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lynnville-sully Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynnville-sully Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynnville-sully Middle School's ranking?
Lynnville-sully Middle School is ranked #43 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lynnville-sully Middle School?
121 students attend Lynnville-sully Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lynnville-sully Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynnville-sully Middle School?
Lynnville-sully Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lynnville-sully Middle School offer ?
Lynnville-sully Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lynnville-sully Middle School part of?
Lynnville-sully Middle School is part of Lynnville-Sully Comm School District.
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