Summary:
The city of Lyons, Kansas is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, one school stands out as a relative bright spot - Lyons Central Elementary. This school outperformed the state averages in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, and ranked 322 out of 660 Kansas elementary schools, the highest in the Lyons district.
In contrast, Lyons High School struggled, ranking 281 out of 327 Kansas high schools. Its test scores were significantly below state averages, with only 6.66% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 6.44% in Mathematics. The district's racial makeup is diverse, with a significant Hispanic/Latino student population ranging from 35.91% to 42.92% across the schools.
Overall, the Lyons school district faces challenges in academic performance, particularly at the middle and high school levels. Addressing the socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to these disparities, and leveraging the district's diversity, could be key focus areas for improvement.
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