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West Lyon Junior High School

Summary:

West Lyon Junior High School is a public middle school located in Inwood, Iowa, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school is part of the West Lyon Community School District, which is ranked 18th out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Lyon Junior High School consistently performs exceptionally well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly higher than the state averages. For example, 92.3% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 77.3%. The school's student population is predominantly white, with a gradual increase in Hispanic and African American representation over the past few years. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has also increased, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The student-teacher ratio at the school has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 33.2 in 2022-2023 to 77.5 in 2020-2021.

Nearby Rock Valley Middle School, which is part of the Rock Valley Community School District, serves a more racially diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (37.93%) compared to West Lyon Junior High School. However, Rock Valley Middle School's academic performance, as measured by ISASP proficiency rates, is generally lower than that of West Lyon Junior High School.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1787 182nd Street
       Inwood, IA  51240

(712) 753-4917

District: West Lyon Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,361 Help


Students who attend West Lyon Junior High School usually attend:

High:    West Lyon High School

Feeder schools for West Lyon Junior High School:

Elementary:    West Lyon Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  134

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Lyon Junior High School ranks better than 84.6% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Lyon Junior High School is 22.2. (See more...)
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Compare West Lyon Junior High School employs 6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Lyon Junior High School is $8,361.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Lyon Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Lyon Junior High School 52nd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See West Lyon Junior High School in the ranking list.)

West Lyon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Lyon Community School District 18th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Lyon Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 68.63 90th 349 74.2%
2013 67.78 82nd 350 76.6%
2014 59.58 144th 337 57.3%
2015 52.40 186th 349 46.7%
2016 56.05 161st 343 53.1%
2017 77.20 46th 327 85.9%
2018 70.36 74th 318 76.7%
2019 64.05 114th 342 66.7%
2021 76.99 52nd 324 84.0%
2022 78.77 48th 337 85.8%
2023 68.54 95th 334 71.6%
2024 76.70 52nd 337 84.6%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Lyon Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 119 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1989 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1990 138 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1991 134 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1992 148 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1993 154 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1994 146 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1995 151 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 157
1996 151 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 157
1997 128 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 131
1998 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1999 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2000 125 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2001 124 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2002 137 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2003 137 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2004 112 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2005 102 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2006 104 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2007 108 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2008 102 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2009 99 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2010 99 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 104
2011 92 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 97
2012 99 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 104
2013 119 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 125
2014 122 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 129
2015 113 1 0 8 0 0 2 0 124
2016 118 1 0 8 0 0 1 0 128
2017 136 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 144
2018 149 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 157
2019 139 0 1 9 0 0 2 0 151
2020 147 0 2 10 0 0 2 0 161
2021 148 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 155
2022 122 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 132
2023 118 3 0 11 0 0 1 0 133
2024 124 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 134

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Lyon Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 120 8.2 14.6 n/a
1989 133 8.2 16.2 35.3
1990 139 8.2 16.9 0
1991 136 8.2 16.5 13.2
1992 150 9.0 16.6 14
1993 155 10.5 14.8 15.5
1994 148 10.5 14.1 13.5
1995 157 9.2 17.1 14
1996 157 9.2 17.1 14
1997 131 9.2 14.2 9.2
1998 121 9.2 13.2 14
1999 110 9.2 12.0 23.6
2000 128 9.2 13.9 18
2001 125 9.2 13.6 22.4
2002 141 9.0 15.7 16.3
2003 141 9.0 15.7 16.3
2004 113 9.0 12.6 23.9
2005 102 9.0 11.3 28.4
2006 105 9.0 11.7 21
2007 110 8.1 13.6 21.8
2008 105 7.1 14.8 18.1
2009 105 6.1 17.2 23.8
2010 104 6.3 16.3 23.1
2011 97 2.0 48.5 27.8
2012 104 5.4 19.0 25
2013 125 6.2 20.0 28.8
2014 129 5.8 22.1 24
2015 124 7.0 17.7 24.2
2016 128 6.0 21.3 15.6
2017 144 5.7 24.8 15.3
2018 157 2.0 78.5 14.6
2019 151 2.0 75.5 23.8
2020 161 2.0 80.5 27.3
2021 155 2.0 77.5 22.6
2022 132 3.0 44.0 21.2
2023 133 4.0 33.2 28.6
2024 134 6.0 22.2 31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Lyon Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 120 8.2 14.6 n/a
1989 133 8.2 16.2 35.3
1990 139 8.2 16.9 0
1991 136 8.2 16.5 13.2
1992 150 9.0 16.6 14
1993 155 10.5 14.8 15.5
1994 148 10.5 14.1 13.5
1995 157 9.2 17.1 14
1996 157 9.2 17.1 14
1997 131 9.2 14.2 9.2
1998 121 9.2 13.2 14
1999 110 9.2 12.0 23.6
2000 128 9.2 13.9 18
2001 125 9.2 13.6 22.4
2002 141 9.0 15.7 16.3
2003 141 9.0 15.7 16.3
2004 113 9.0 12.6 23.9
2005 102 9.0 11.3 28.4
2006 105 9.0 11.7 21
2007 110 8.1 13.6 21.8
2008 105 7.1 14.8 18.1
2009 105 6.1 17.2 23.8
2010 104 6.3 16.3 23.1
2011 97 2.0 48.5 27.8
2012 104 5.4 19.0 25
2013 125 6.2 20.0 28.8
2014 129 5.8 22.1 24
2015 124 7.0 17.7 24.2
2016 128 6.0 21.3 15.6
2017 144 5.7 24.8 15.3
2018 157 2.0 78.5 14.6
2019 151 2.0 75.5 23.8
2020 161 2.0 80.5 27.3
2021 155 2.0 77.5 22.6
2022 132 3.0 44.0 21.2
2023 133 4.0 33.2 28.6
2024 134 6.0 22.2 31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Lyon Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $50 (0.6%) $8,311 (99.4%) $8,361

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Lyon Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 114th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 95th of 334 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Junior High School)7180.9
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Community School District)7180.9
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Junior High School)85.576.5
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Community School District)85.576.5
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Junior High School)6074.6
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Community School District)6074.6
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Junior High School)93.886.7
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Community School District)93.886.7
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students151133
 11.9%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White139118
 15.1%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.8%28.6%
 4.7%

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Students who attend West Lyon Junior High School usually go on to attend West Lyon High School

Students at West Lyon Junior High School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

West Lyon Junior High School ranks 52nd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 134 students attended West Lyon Junior High School.


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