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Albert R. Lyman Middle

Summary:

Albert R. Lyman Middle is a public middle school in Blanding, Utah, serving 319 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the San Juan School District, which is ranked 78 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high spending of $12,334 per student, Albert R. Lyman Middle consistently underperforms the state average on RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. However, the school does perform better than the San Juan School District average in most subject areas. The school has an exceptionally high percentage of students (around 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While the data does not include information about nearby schools, the unique challenges faced by Albert R. Lyman Middle are noteworthy. The school's high percentage of Native American students and the consistent underperformance on standardized assessments suggest that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's academic challenges. Addressing the complex socioeconomic and educational needs of the student population will likely require targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 535 N 100 E
       Blanding, UT  84511

(435) 678-1398

District: San Juan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,334 Help


Students who attend Albert R. Lyman Middle usually attend:

High:    San Juan High

Feeder schools for Albert R. Lyman Middle:

Elementary:    Blanding School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.2%
American Indian:
38.4%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Compare Details Albert R. Lyman Middle ranks worse than 70.5% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.38. (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 (49.2%), American Indian (38.4%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Albert R. Lyman Middle is 18.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Albert R. Lyman Middle is $12,334.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Albert R. Lyman Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Albert R. Lyman Middle 148th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Albert R. Lyman Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


San Juan District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Juan District 78th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Albert R. Lyman Middle

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Rank History for all students at Albert R. Lyman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 21.69 182nd 200 9.0%
2009 34.52 168th 205 18.0%
2010 42.49 149th 201 25.9%
2011 47.50 150th 222 32.4%
2012 43.60 175th 238 26.5%
2013 45.15 171st 243 29.6%
2014 25.41 149th 185 19.5%
2015 20.51 175th 210 16.7%
2016 29.30 160th 209 23.4%
2017 22.67 169th 206 18.0%
2018 18.84 140th 172 18.6%
2019 30.24 166th 222 25.2%
2021 48.39 112th 213 47.4%
2022 34.33 134th 209 35.9%
2023 32.51 156th 216 27.8%
2024 31.38 148th 210 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Albert R. Lyman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.81 26th 133 80.5%
2023 74.27 30th 138 78.3%
2024 57.52 60th 141 57.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Albert R. Lyman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.44 1st 2 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Albert R. Lyman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.44 64th 191 66.5%
2023 58.98 72nd 191 62.3%
2024 54.52 79th 183 56.8%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Albert R. Lyman Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 205 0 5 0 114 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 210 0 7 1 116 n/a n/a 0 334
1990 245 0 3 2 106 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 220 0 1 5 110 n/a n/a 0 336
1992 236 0 0 4 103 n/a n/a 0 343
1993 235 0 0 8 130 n/a n/a 0 373
1994 249 0 0 0 129 n/a n/a 0 378
1995 218 0 0 1 140 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 218 0 0 1 140 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 213 0 0 1 130 n/a n/a 0 344
1998 192 0 1 5 120 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 194 0 0 8 136 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 189 0 0 4 162 n/a n/a 0 355
2001 178 0 0 1 144 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 166 0 2 2 153 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 166 0 2 2 153 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 157 0 1 1 160 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 158 0 0 4 165 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 144 1 0 7 133 n/a n/a 0 285
2007 148 3 0 6 141 n/a n/a 0 298
2008 165 2 1 6 136 n/a n/a 0 310
2009 181 1 3 5 124 n/a n/a 1 315
2010 173 1 5 8 123 n/a n/a 2 312
2011 178 2 1 8 116 4 0 0 309
2012 184 1 0 5 110 3 2 0 305
2013 177 2 0 5 137 3 3 0 327
2014 175 3 1 10 129 1 3 0 322
2015 172 2 2 12 117 1 4 0 310
2016 175 1 3 17 128 1 5 0 330
2017 174 0 2 16 130 0 11 0 333
2018 152 1 0 18 135 1 11 0 318
2019 152 2 0 28 141 1 12 0 336
2020 152 1 0 22 143 1 8 0 327
2021 164 1 0 17 134 0 9 0 325
2022 152 0 0 18 125 0 12 0 307
2023 152 1 0 19 131 1 15 0 319
2024 159 2 0 20 124 0 18 0 323

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 Albert R. Lyman Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 18.2 17.8 n/a
1989 334 19.0 17.5 n/a
1990 356 18.0 19.7 33.1
1991 336 19.0 17.6 38.1
1992 343 19.0 18.0 38.5
1993 373 20.0 18.7 45.8
1994 378 23.0 16.4 46.6
1995 359 23.0 15.6 44.8
1996 359 23.0 15.6 44.8
1997 344 22.5 15.3 46.5
1998 318 20.5 15.5 48.7
1999 338 22.0 15.4 67.8
2000 355 19.5 18.2 62
2001 323 17.7 18.2 60.1
2002 323 19.1 16.9 67.2
2003 323 19.1 16.9 67.2
2004 319 19.6 16.3 65.2
2005 327 19.3 16.9 69.4
2006 285 21.0 13.6 69.8
2007 298 18.3 16.3 99
2008 310 16.5 18.8 63.5
2009 315 13.6 13.8 64
2010 312 15.1 20.5 72.6
2011 309 15.6 19.7 64.4
2012 305 16.0 18.9 66.9
2013 327 14.2 22.8 99.1
2014 322 15.0 21.3 64.3
2015 310 n/a n/a 99
2016 330 n/a n/a 99.1
2017 333 15.0 22.0 100
2018 318 n/a n/a 100
2019 336 18.6 18.0 100.3
2020 327 18.3 17.7 100
2021 325 n/a n/a 100
2022 307 18.2 16.8 99.7
2023 319 18.4 17.2 98.7
2024 323 17.5 18.3 61

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 Albert R. Lyman Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 18.2 17.8 n/a
1989 334 19.0 17.5 n/a
1990 356 18.0 19.7 33.1
1991 336 19.0 17.6 38.1
1992 343 19.0 18.0 38.5
1993 373 20.0 18.7 45.8
1994 378 23.0 16.4 46.6
1995 359 23.0 15.6 44.8
1996 359 23.0 15.6 44.8
1997 344 22.5 15.3 46.5
1998 318 20.5 15.5 48.7
1999 338 22.0 15.4 67.8
2000 355 19.5 18.2 62
2001 323 17.7 18.2 60.1
2002 323 19.1 16.9 67.2
2003 323 19.1 16.9 67.2
2004 319 19.6 16.3 65.2
2005 327 19.3 16.9 69.4
2006 285 21.0 13.6 69.8
2007 298 18.3 16.3 99
2008 310 16.5 18.8 63.5
2009 315 13.6 13.8 64
2010 312 15.1 20.5 72.6
2011 309 15.6 19.7 64.4
2012 305 16.0 18.9 66.9
2013 327 14.2 22.8 99.1
2014 322 15.0 21.3 64.3
2015 310 n/a n/a 99
2016 330 n/a n/a 99.1
2017 333 15.0 22.0 100
2018 318 n/a n/a 100
2019 336 18.6 18.0 100.3
2020 327 18.3 17.7 100
2021 325 n/a n/a 100
2022 307 18.2 16.8 99.7
2023 319 18.4 17.2 98.7
2024 323 17.5 18.3 61

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 Albert R. Lyman Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,638 (13.3%) $10,695 (86.7%) $12,334

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Albert R. Lyman Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 166th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 156th of 216 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Albert R. Lyman Middle)23.937.4
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (San Juan District)23.333.5
 10.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Albert R. Lyman Middle)19.314.9
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Juan District)21.718.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Albert R. Lyman Middle)3938.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade Science (San Juan District)38.734
 4.7%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Albert R. Lyman Middle)33.732.4
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (San Juan District)30.722
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Albert R. Lyman Middle)35.729.7
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Juan District)33.522.3
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Albert R. Lyman Middle)37.837.6
 0.2%
   7th Grade Science (San Juan District)30.927
 3.9%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Albert R. Lyman Middle)42.739.8
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (San Juan District)32.427.9
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Albert R. Lyman Middle)42.141.2
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Juan District)34.125.5
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Albert R. Lyman Middle)47.950
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (San Juan District)36.133.1
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students336319
 5.1%
African American21
 50%
American Indian141131
 7.1%
Asian00
Hispanic2819
 32.1%
Pacific Islander11
White152152
Two or More Races1215
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100.3%98.7%
 1.6%

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Students at Albert R. Lyman Middle are 49% White, 38% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Albert R. Lyman Middle.

Albert R. Lyman Middle ranks 148th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Albert R. Lyman Middle usually go on to attend San Juan High


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