Very Good
#487 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 38% in state
West Lyon Junior High School
Middle School · West Lyon Comm School District · Inwood, IA
A West Lyon Comm School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1787 182nd Street, Inwood, IA 51240
- Math 85% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Lyon Junior High School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 83% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Lyon Junior 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low157/100K
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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
$80,948
Median home value
$193,600
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Lyon Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Lyon Junior High School is listed in West Lyon Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Lyon Junior High School
West Lyon Junior High School is a public middle school in Inwood, IA, part of West Lyon Comm School District, serving approximately 134 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #487 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Lyon Junior High School
What grades does West Lyon Junior High School serve?
West Lyon Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend West Lyon Junior High School?
West Lyon Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lyon Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lyon Junior High School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Lyon Junior High School rank in IA?
West Lyon Junior High School ranks #487 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is West Lyon Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Lyon Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 West Lyon Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lyon Junior High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Lyon Junior High School a charter school?
No, West Lyon Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Lyon Junior High School a Title I school?
No, West Lyon Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Lyon Junior High School?
31.3% of students at West Lyon Junior 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (712) 753-4917
- Area population (ZIP 51240)
- 1,842
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 51240; 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
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