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#235 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 13% in state

Lyons Middle/senior High School

High School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Lyons, CO

A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 MCCONNELL DRIVE, Lyons, CO 80540

  • Math 56% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.6% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.8% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.9 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation17.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$14,045
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Lyons Middle/senior High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
42%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lyons Middle/senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average259/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$136,109

Median home value

$787,800

Median rent

$2,016/mo

College educated

60.5%

Homeownership

85.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Erie High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–12Not available1,759Compare →
Mead High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available1,095Compare →
Niwot High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available1,466Compare →
Silver Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–12Not available1,215Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#9 of 54
District spending per student
$14,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lyons Middle/senior High School is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lyons Middle/senior High School

Lyons Middle/senior High School is a public high school in Lyons, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 352 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyons Middle/senior High School

What grades does Lyons Middle/senior High School serve?

Lyons Middle/senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Lyons Middle/senior High School?

Lyons Middle/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Middle/senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Middle/senior High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyons Middle/senior High School rank in CO?

Lyons Middle/senior High School ranks #235 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Lyons Middle/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyons Middle/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lyons Middle/senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyons Middle/senior High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lyons Middle/senior High School a charter school?

No, Lyons Middle/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lyons Middle/senior High School a Title I school?

No, Lyons Middle/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyons Middle/senior High School?

18.2% of students at Lyons Middle/senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Boulder County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 80540)
4,620
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
47.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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