Central Lyon Community School District

The Central Lyon Community School District in Iowa is home to two standout schools - Central Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Secondary School. Both schools consistently outperform the state average on ISASP tests, with proficiency rates 10-25 percentage points higher than the Iowa average.

Central Lyon Elementary School is ranked 72nd out of 557 Iowa elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional performance, with 87-93.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72.5-89.4% proficient or better in Mathematics. Central Lyon Secondary School is even more impressive, ranking 18th out of 338 Iowa high schools and earning a 5-star rating. Its students achieve proficiency rates ranging from 85.1% to 98% in English Language Arts and 74.6% to 93.4% in Mathematics.

While the schools have a predominantly white student population, they also serve a diverse group of learners, including African American, Hispanic, and Native American students. The district's commitment to equitable resource allocation is evident, with the secondary school spending $22,953 per student compared to $11,371 per student at the elementary level. With their consistently high rankings, exceptional academic performance, and dedication to providing quality education, the schools in the Central Lyon Community School District are truly standouts in the state of Iowa.