Summary:
The city of Inwood, Iowa is home to three high-performing schools that serve students from elementary through high school: West Lyon Elementary School, West Lyon High School, and West Lyon Junior High School, all part of the West Lyon Community School District.
West Lyon Elementary School stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top 50 elementary schools in Iowa over the past 3 years with a 5-star rating. Its students demonstrate significantly higher test scores than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 89.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 64.2%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 27.52%.
West Lyon High School is also a high-performing school, ranking among the top 15 high schools in Iowa over the past 3 years with a 5-star rating. Its student test scores are well above the state averages, with 85.9% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school has a low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 21.17%. While the West Lyon schools have a majority white student population, they do exhibit some racial diversity, with Hispanic and African American students represented.
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